Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hear-a-thud
Phrase
hɪər ə θʌd
Definition
To hear a dull sound made by a heavy object hitting a surface.
Examples
- When the book fell from the shelf, I heard a thud.
- As the heavy box hit the ground, it made a loud thud.
- He was startled when he heard a thud coming from the basement.
Meaning
The phrase refers to the act of perceiving a sound that occurs when something drops or falls heavily, resulting in a non-sharp, muted noise.
Synonyms
- thump
- bang
- clunk
