thumping

• Wird im britischen Englisch verwendet, um etwas sehr Großes, Beeindruckendes oder Ausdrucksstarkes zu beschreiben; auch für heftige Schläge oder ein starkes Klopfen.

Used in British English to describe something that is very large, impressive, or emphatic.

1. Very largeB2informal

   Used informally to describe something that is extremely large or significant in size, amount, or degree.

   Riesig

   • He won a thumping majority in the election.
   • They made a thumping profit from the deal.
   • She received a thumping great bonus at the end of the year.

   Synonymebigconsiderableenormousgreathugemassivetremendouswhopping

   Antonymeminisculeminuteslightsmalltiny

• Substantiv, das einen schweren, dumpfen Schlag oder das damit verbundene Geräusch bezeichnet, oft verursacht durch Aufprall schwerer Gegenstände oder durch heftige Bewegungen.

A noun referring to a heavy, dull sound, typically produced by the impact of heavy objects.

1. Heavy dull soundB2informal

   A heavy, dull, or loud sound, typically produced by the impact of heavy objects or a forceful blow.

   dumpfer Schlag

   • The thumping of the bass could be heard from the next room.
   • He heard a loud thumping coming from the attic.
   • The thumping of the heavy boxes hitting the floor startled everyone.

   Synonymebangboomclunkcrashpoundpoundingthudthumpthwack

• Verb, das einen kräftigen Schlag oder Aufprall bezeichnet, oft mit einem dumpfen, lauten Geräusch verbunden.

A verb used to indicate the act of hitting or striking something heavily, often producing a dull, loud sound.

1. Move rhythmicallyB2informal

   To beat or pulse with a strong, regular rhythm, often referring to the heart or music.

   Pulsieren

   • His heart thumped with excitement as he waited.
   • The bass thumped through the speakers all night.
   • She could feel her pulse thumping in her ears.

   Synonymebeatdrumhammerpoundpulsatepulsethrob

2. Make a dull soundB1informal

   To produce a heavy, dull, muffled sound, like something heavy falling or hitting a soft surface.

   Einen dumpfen Ton erzeugen

   • The heavy book thumped onto the floor.
   • I heard a loud thump from the room next door.
   • The sack of potatoes thumped as it landed on the ground.

   Synonymeclunkthudthunk

3. Hit hardB1informal

   To strike someone or something heavily with the hand, fist, or a heavy object.

   Kräftig schlagen

   • He thumped the table with his fist in anger.
   • She thumped him on the back to congratulate him.
   • The boxer thumped his opponent with a powerful right hook.

   Synonymebatterbeatbeltclouthitpoundpunchslugsmitesockstrikewallop

Phrasal-Variantenthump out