whump

/hwʌmp/

Definitions

1. verb

to make a dull, heavy sound, especially of something falling or being dropped

“The log whumped into the water.”

2. noun

a dull, heavy sound, especially of something falling or being dropped

“The whump of the explosion was deafening.”

3. interjection

an expression of surprise or shock

“Whump! I almost jumped out of my seat.”

Synonyms

  • crash
  • thud
  • thump

Antonyms

  • quiet
  • silence