pounding or throbbing in a heavy, continuous way

the thumping beat of her heart

thumping basslines

a thumping headache

of an impressive size, extent, or amount

a thumping 64 per cent majority

a thumping great lie

hit or strike heavily, especially with the fist or a blunt implement

Holman thumped the desk with his hand

she thumped on the cottage door

defeat heavily

Bristol thumped Rugby 35–13