thumping
word · lemma: thump
Definition
A repeated heavy beating sound or movement. It can also mean something very large or impressive, or describe a strong, fast heartbeat.
Usage & Nuances
'Thumping' is both a noun (the sound/movement) and an adjective (extremely big/strong, e.g., 'a thumping victory'). Often used with words like 'heart', 'music', or 'headache'. Informal in adjective use.
Spanish: golpeteo - fuerte - palpitantePortuguese (BR): batida - forte - pulsantePortuguese (PT): batida - forte - pulsanteChinese (Simplified): 砰砰声 - 巨大的 - 跳动的Chinese (Traditional): 砰砰聲 - 巨大的 - 跳動的Hindi: धड़कता - जोरदार - गूंजताArabic: ضرب قوي - نابض - قويBengali: বাজানো - জোরে শব্দ - প্রচণ্ড (বড় বা শক্তিশালী)Russian: громкий стук - грохот - огромный (перен.)Japanese: ドンドンという音 - 強烈な（非常に大きい・印象的な）Vietnamese: tiếng đập mạnh - cực lớn - dữ dộiKorean: 쿵쿵거림 - 굉장한 (매우 큰, 강한)Turkish: gümbürtü - çok büyük (vurgu için)Urdu: دھڑکنا - زور دار (انتہائی بڑا یا طاقتور)Indonesian: bunyi berdentum - sangat besar (untuk penekanan)
Example Sentences
They scored a thumping victory in the finals.
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I heard a thumping at the door.
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The thumping music made the floor shake.
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She had a thumping headache all morning.
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My heart was thumping as I waited for the results.
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Suddenly, we heard a thumping coming from upstairs.
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