1. past tense of thump; to hit or strike with a dull heavy sound
2. past tense of thump; to beat rapidly and heavily (of the heart)
3. past tense of thump; to defeat decisively
Usage: informal

Examples

• He thumped his fist on the table in frustration.
• The bass drum thumped loudly during the concert.
• Her heart thumped with excitement before the big game.
• The rabbit thumped its hind leg as a warning signal.
• Our team thumped the opponents 5-0.
• She thumped down the stairs in her heavy boots.
• The book thumped to the floor when it fell off the shelf.