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thump
/θʌmp/
noun
A blow that produces a muffled sound.
The sound of such a blow; a thud.
Used to replace the vulgar or blasphemous element in "what the hell" and similar phrases.
"Where the thump have you been?!"
verb
To hit (someone or something) as if to make a thump.
To cause to make a thumping sound.
"The cat thumped its tail in irritation."
To thud or pound.
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