thump

Related to thump: thumb, Precordial thump

thump down

To throw, hurl, or slam someone or something down (on something) with an audible thud. A noun or pronoun can be used between "thump" and "down." The drunk man tried to take a swing at the police officer, who thumped him down on the sidewalk. Don't just thump that thing down like that—you could break it!
See also: down, thump

thump on (someone or something)

To beat or pound on someone or something with force. The two brothers thump on each other all the time, but they're really very close. The manager thumped on the table to bring some order to the meeting.
See also: on, thump

thump out

1. To create some kind of rhythm, tune, or percussive beat by thumping (on something). A noun or pronoun can be used between "thump" and "out." Someone started thumping out a beat on an upturned bucket while Jeff improvised the words. I couldn't remember how the song went, so she thumped the rhythm out for me on the table.
2. To play a song (on some instrument with keys), especially in a very rough or informal manner. Someone ran over to the piano and started thumping out "Jingle Bells."
See also: out, thump
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

thump on someone or something

to pound on someone or something. Tim was angry with Roger and thumped on him a little, but decided to forgive him. Andy thumped on the bass drum for an hour.
See also: on, thump

thump something down

to throw something down so it makes a pounding noise. Nancy thumped the parcel down and caught her breath. She thumped down the parcel.
See also: down, thump

thump something out (on the piano)

to pound out music on a piano. Joel thumped a happy tune out on the piano. He thumped out a well-known tune.
See also: out, thump
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • bear down
  • ask down
  • call down
  • clean down
  • chow down
  • chow something down
  • clunk
  • clunk down
  • brush down
  • button down
References in periodicals archive
But on a more serious note, and away from his 'thump chesting' antics, Waziri Echesa has earned himself the dubious distinction of being the most incompetent and clueless Sports Minister we've ever had.
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Then she notes the pressure at the last thump. This is the diastolic (DIE-us-tall-ik) reading, the pressure between beats.
The Rev. Hales--pressure preacher
"No, young man, that is very different." Pastor raises his voice above the thump thump as a police helicopter lands at the other end of the beach.
Taking the plunge
Although she signed with Thump Records, as a pop/alternative/hip-hop artist, she continues to show off her rhythmic versatility by fusing in that "feel good" Oldie sound to her musical style.
Thump Records Announces "Sabor A Mi" Cover Single by Frenchy Valens
For decades, important information came in the form of fine print and heavy thump.
Looking it up; Encyclopedia Britannica bytes the dust
And it was the thump, thump, thump of expertly timed dance shoes on the stage that really got the audience excited.
Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
Northampton turned on the afterburners in the second half to thump Newcastle 44-15 as did Leicester on Friday night to slam Sale 34-13.
Quins battle back to keep perfect record; RUGBY UNION
PRINCE William told looting victims that he would love to give the rioters a 'thump', when he visited Birmingham.
WILLS: I'D GIVE THE LOOTERS A THUMP; Exclusive: Prince speaks out during Brum visit Rioters fired gun at police helicopter FULL STORY: PAGES 6&7
But it's unlikely to be restful - there is the thump, thump, thump of music from a car parked half a mile away!
Let's have a bit of peace and quiet! Mailbag letters also appear online at www.examiner.co.uk/views-and-blogs/reader-letters Mailbag
So if you're looking for a respite from the 'thump thump' of a Friday night out at a club, head to the Rockwell Caf[R] at Capitol Hotel and support the local talent on display.
Music goes live
Mel Taylor, who lives on Russet Drive east of Delta Highway, heard a "thump, thump, thump" and hustled up a path to the freeway, he said.
5-week-old infant killed in wreck on Delta Highway
It's not every weekend, but you come to expect it - thump, thump, thump."
Pub told to turn down the music; FEEL THE NOISE: Residents kept awake by late night entertainment
To make a "thump," for instance, the spider rams its front legs onto the ground and then vibrates its whole body.
Spider dance