Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
thud
noun
/θʌd/
Definition
The sound made when a heavy object falls or hits a surface.
Examples
- The book fell off the shelf with a loud thud.
- He felt a thud in his chest when he heard the news.
- The box landed on the ground with a soft thud.
Meaning
A thud is typically a dull sound associated with the impact of something that has weight. It’s often used to describe a heavy object dropping or landing.
Synonyms
- bang
- thump
- slam
- clunk
- blow
