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thumping

adjective [before noun]
 
 
/ˈθʌm.pɪŋ/ informal

Definition

very big or important: a thumping defeat/victory They won by a thumping majority.EnormousBig and quite big thumping headache a bad headache that is felt in strong, painful beatsHeadaches and dizziness
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