thud
word
/ˈθəd/
/θˈʌd/
Definition
A dull, heavy sound made when something falls or hits another object, usually without ringing or echo.
Usage & Nuances
'Thud' can be a noun or verb ("with a thud", "it thudded to the floor"). Used for describing muted impact sounds (like a box dropping). Rarely used for sharp or metallic sounds.
Spanish: golpe sordo - ruido sordoPortuguese (BR): baque - estrondo surdoPortuguese (PT): baque - estrondo surdoChinese (Simplified): 砰的一声 - 咚的一声Chinese (Traditional): 砰的一聲 - 咚的一聲Hindi: धप्प (आवाज़)Arabic: دوي مكتوم - صوت ارتطامBengali: ঢুস - ধপRussian: глухой удар - бухJapanese: ドスン - ドサッVietnamese: bụp - uỵchKorean: 쿵 - 퍽Turkish: güm - patUrdu: دھپ - دھاڑIndonesian: gedebuk - duk
Example Sentences
There was a loud thud when the book hit the floor.
basic
He closed the door with a thud.
basic
The rock landed with a heavy thud.
basic
I heard a thud upstairs and wondered if someone had fallen.
natural
The ball hit the wall with a soft thud and rolled away.
natural
She dropped her bag, and it landed with a thud on the floor.
natural