Wordle Answer for April 19, 2023
THUMP was the Wordle answer for April 19, 2023. If you missed the day or you're looking it up after the fact, this page collects the hints and word context in one place.
The answer
THUMP
What thump means
A heavy blow or the dull sound produced by such a blow, or to strike something with force causing such a sound.
Where the word comes from
From Middle English thumpen, likely imitative in origin, mimicking the dull, heavy sound of a blow or impact. The word may have Scandinavian roots, possibly related to Old Norse þumpr (thumb) or similar words for thick, blunt objects. It entered English around the 15th century as both a noun and verb describing a forceful, muffled strike or the sound it produces.
Hints for April 19, 2023
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Synonyms of thump
- clump
- thud
- beat
- pound
- poke
- clunk
- thumping
Used in a sentence
The basketball hit the backboard with a loud _____ during the final seconds of the game.
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