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Thump

5 lettersverb

Updated June 2026

Definition

to strike heavily

He gave the table a thump to call for silence.

Pronunciation

IPA

/θʌmp/

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Synonyms

thumpingclumpclunkthudbeatpoundpoke

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Wordle

"Thump" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 1 vowel balance the consonants.

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