thumps
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Gloria, 43, fights "saddlebag thighs" and "dowager's hump" with such exercises as Double Hip Spanks, Thigh Thumps, Chin-to-Knee Bounces and the Pectoral Fling.
From Time Magazine Archive
Thumps is produced by causes similar to those that produce congestion of the lungs and dilatation or palpitation of the heart, and may occur in connection with these conditions.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.
England her distended middle Thumps with pride as Mammon's wife; Says that thus she reads thy riddle, Heaven! 'tis heaven to plump her life.
From Poems — Volume 2 by Meredith, George
It says, by the way, that the Duke of Dunderhead is certainly making up to Mrs. Thumps, the rich cheesemonger's widow;—a precious good hit that, isn't it?
From Ten Thousand a-Year. Volume 1. by Warren, Samuel
Thumps Cause.—Too liberal feeding and lack of exercise, resulting in poor digestion.
From Pratt's Practical Pointers on the Care of Livestock and Poultry by Pratt Food Co.
