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thumper.

One who thumps.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈθʌmpə/Received-Pronunciation/ˈθʌmpɚ/General-American
  1. One who thumps.

    countable · uncountable
  2. A single-cylinder engine, especially four-stroke engines or those with large engine displacements.

    countable · slang · uncountable
  3. A drinking game wherein players must remember personal hand signs while being distracted by others banging on a table.

    uncountable
  4. Something big, such as a lie; a whopper.

    countable · slang · uncountable
  5. A kind of slam-door train introduced in the late 1950s.

    UK · countable · slang · uncountable
  6. The Vietnam-era M79 grenade launcher (due to its distinctive report).

    US · countable · slang · uncountable
  7. A short rope for beating disobedient sled dogs.

    countable · uncountable
  8. A strong adherent to a religion or ideology.

    countable · informal · uncountable
  9. A track with a thumping beat.

    countable · informal · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English thump Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English thumper From thump + -er.

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