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thumpy en · ADJ

Pronunciation

  • /ˈθʌmpi/

Etymology

From thump + -y.

Meanings

  1. (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

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thumpiest Degree=Sup lexicographic
thumpier Degree=Cmp lexicographic