whomp
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /wɒmp/
KK: /wɑmp/
intransitive verb
Definition
To make a loud noise or sound, often as a result of hitting something.
Example
The heavy object fell and whomped on the ground.
Tense Forms
Past: whomped
Past Participle: whomped
Conversation
Did you hear that loud noise outside?
Yeah, it sounded like something really heavy just whomped down.
I hope everything's okay and nothing got damaged.
Same here! Let’s go check it out just in case.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
thump
bang
smack
Antonyms
miss
avoid
dodge
noun
Definition
A strong, loud sound made by a heavy impact or hit.
Example
The ball hit the ground with a loud whomp.
Conversation
Did you hear that whomp when the tree fell down yesterday?
Yeah, it was so loud! I thought something had crashed into the house.
I know, right? It was like a huge whomp echoing through the neighborhood.
transitive verb
Definition
To hit or strike something with force; to defeat someone decisively.
Example
The team whomped their rivals in the championship game.
Tense Forms
Past: whomped
Past Participle: whomped
Conversation
Did you see how we totally whomped the other team last night?
I know, right? It was such an amazing game!
I didn't expect us to whomp them that badly.
Root Explanation
The word 'whomp' originates from American English, likely imitative of the sound of a heavy blow or impact. It conveys the action of striking or hitting something with force.
Memory Tip
Imagine the sound of a heavy impact — that's what 'whomp' represents, making it easier to remember that it means to hit or strike forcefully.
Visually Confused Words
whop
whoop
whamp
chomp