thumping

(noun) a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects). Synonyms: thump, clump, clunk, thud.

(verb) move rhythmically. Synonyms: beat, pound, thump. Examples: "Her heart was beating fast."

(verb) make a dull sound. Synonyms: thud, thump. Examples: "The knocker thudded against the front door."

(verb) hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument. Synonyms: thump, pound, poke. Examples: "The salesman pounded the door knocker." "A bible-thumping southern baptist."

(adj) (used informally) very large. Synonyms: humongous, banging, whopping, walloping. Examples: "A thumping loss."