thumpy en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈθʌmpi/
Etymology
From thump + -y.
Meanings
-
(of music) Characterised by thumping sounds from the drums.
Like all talented screamers, Ms. Paternoster also knows when to exhibit a bit of restraint, and the bulk of her vocals are steady, tough and clear, a nice accompaniment to the group’s thumpy, lo-fi punk-rock.
2009 August 28, The New York Times, “Pop and Rock Listings”, in New York Times:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| thumpiest | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| thumpier | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |