whomp
Example Sentences
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The sound is raw yet tuneful, with scratchy electric guitars and whomping live drums in place of the synth-ier, more intricately layered productions of “Love Hate Music Box.”
From Los Angeles Times
This also isn’t about whomping up a strong need to prove yourself.
From Washington Post
And he got whomped in the 1972 presidential election, after which the country got Watergate.
From Washington Post
Today’s “bump” as a star hangs in the lane was the 1960s’ “whomp” as Baylor was knocked to the floor.
From Washington Post
Each was a loud thunderclap, a sudden affirmative whomping, followed by puffs of black smoke.
From The Guardian
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