Thud — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈthəd/

Meaning & Definition of Thud

Thud (noun)

  1. blow
  2. a dull sound, thump

Thud (verb)

  1. to move or strike so as to make a thud

Thud (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument

    "the thud of his head against the cabinet door brought tears to his eyes"

    similar: bang, bash, bat, beat, belt, biff, blow, bop, box, buffet, bust, chop, clap, clip, clout, crack, cuff, dab, douse (British), fillip, hack, haymaker, hit, hook, knock, larrup (dialect), lash, lick, pelt, pick, plump, poke, pound, punch, rap, slam, slap, slug, smack, smash, sock, spank, stinger, stripe, stroke, swat, swipe, switch, thump, thwack, wallop, welt, whack, wham, whop
    related: counter, counterblow, counterpunch, counterstroke, body blow, hand, kick, knee, left, one-two, rabbit punch, right, right-hander, roundhouse, shiver, sidewinder, sucker punch, swing, uppercut, cruncher, kayo, knockdown, knockout, KO, bastinado, battering, beating, bludgeoning, clobbering, cudgeling, drubbing, hammering, lambasting, licking, pasting, pounding, pummeling, thrashing, flogging, walloping, whip, whipping

Thud (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to come into usually forceful contact with something

    "the snowball thudded against the side of my car"

    similar: bang, bash, bump, collide, crash, hit, impact, impinge, knock, ram, slam, smash, strike, swipe
    related: bounce, carom, clunk, glance, rebound, ricochet, skim, skip, contact, land, touch, brush, graze, kiss, nudge, scrape, shave, sweep, bulldoze, jostle, muscle, press, push
    near: miss, skirt

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Thud

The most common words with a similar meaning to Thud:

British: douse
Dialect: larrup
bang, bash, bat, beat, belt, biff, blow, bop, box, buffet, bust, chop, clap, clip, clout, crack, cuff, dab, fillip, hack, haymaker, hit, hook, knock, lash, lick, pelt, pick, plump, poke, pound, punch, rap, slam, slap, slug, smack, smash, sock, spank

Related Words for Thud

counter, counterblow, counterpunch, counterstroke, body blow, hand, kick, knee, left, one-two, rabbit punch, right, right-hander, roundhouse, shiver, sidewinder, sucker punch, swing, uppercut, cruncher, kayo, knockdown, knockout, KO, bastinado, battering, beating, bludgeoning, clobbering, cudgeling

Near Antonyms of Thud

miss, skirt

Word Forms of Thud

Inflections: thudded, thudding

Origin & Etymology of Thud

imitative

First known use: 1787

Frequently Asked Questions about Thud

What does "Thud" mean?

"Thud" means blow. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: blow. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Thud"?

Other words for "Thud" include bang, bash, bat, beat, belt, biff, blow and bop. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Thud" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Thud"?

There are 127 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Thud". Common alternatives include bang, bash, bat, beat, belt, biff, blow, bop, box and buffet.

How do you use "Thud" in a sentence?

Examples of "Thud" in a sentence: "the thud of his head against the cabinet door brought tears to his eyes"; "the snowball thudded against the side of my car".

Is "Thud" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Thud" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Thud"?

"Thud" is pronounced /ˈthəd/.

What is the origin of the word "Thud"?

"Thud" comes from imitative. First known use: 1787.

What is another word for "Thud" meaning "a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument"?

When "Thud" (noun) means a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument, synonyms include bang, bash, bat, beat, belt and biff.