noun
- plural of thump; heavy dull sounds made by hitting or falling
- a disease in rabbits and rodents causing spasmodic breathing
Usage: veterinary
verb
- third person singular present of thump; strikes heavily with a dull sound
- beats rapidly and heavily
Examples
- She heard loud thumps coming from upstairs.
- The rabbit developed thumps after being stressed.
- He thumps his fist on the table when angry.
- Her heart thumps whenever she sees him.
- The bass drum thumps throughout the song.
- Heavy footsteps made thumps on the wooden floor.
- The washing machine thumps when unbalanced.