A thud is a low, quiet sound you hear when something hard hits the ground or another surface. It is often used to show a sudden fall or impact.
I heard a thud at the door.
He fell with a soft thud on the floor.
To thud means to make a dull sound by hitting or falling on something. It shows the action of crashing or dropping with a heavy noise.
The book thudded on the table.
His foot thudded on the stairs below.
Thud can mean a strong feeling of sadness or surprise that affects someone suddenly. It is used in a mental or emotional way to show impact on feelings.
The news landed with a thud in my heart.
His hopes fell with a heavy thud.
In medicine, a thud can describe a sound like a strong but dull heartbeat or pulse heard using tools. It shows a physical beating sound inside the body.
The doctor heard a thud during the check-up.
A strange thud marked the baby's heartbeat.
Thud is used sometimes for a dull noise from car tires when they suddenly stop or slide on surfaces. It shows the heavy sound of slipping in driving.
The car’s tire made a thud on the wet road.
You can hear the thud when the truck skids.
When an event or joke thuds, it means it fails or does not have the expected success. It shows a disappointing or silent reaction from people.
The party ended with a bit of a thud.
His joke fell flat and thudded.
