thud
UK: θʌd | US: θʌd
n. a dull, heavy sound, typically made by an object falling or striking something
v.i. to make a dull, heavy sound
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"Thud" is an imitative word, directly mimicking the low, muffled sound of a heavy object hitting a surface. First recorded in Middle English (as thudden), its form and meaning have remained consistent, reflecting its auditory inspiration. Like many onomatopoeic words (e.g., "bang," "clap"), it resists morpheme breakdown because its structure is tied to sound symbolism rather than affixation or compounding.
The book fell to the floor with a loud thud.
He heard a thud outside and went to investigate.
The box thudded against the wall as she dropped it.
A distant thud signaled the collapse of the old tree.
Her heart pounded, each beat a dull thud in her chest.