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Definition of whomp

whomp

/wɑːmp/
whomp
Plural:whomps
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Past Simple:whomped
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Past Participle:whomped
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Present Participle:whomping
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whomp Lexical Profile

whomp Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A heavy, dull, thudding sound or blow.

Example

"The heavy textbook hit the wooden floor with a loud whomp."

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• verb

1

North American To strike, hit, or slam heavily, producing a dull thudding sound.

Example

"The ocean waves continued to whomp against the hull of the fishing boat."

2

North American To defeat decisively or overwhelmingly in a game or competition (informal).

Example

"The visiting varsity team managed to whomp the defending champions by twenty points."

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• Rhymes for whomp

• Nearby Words

wholly
whom
whomever
whomp
whomsoever
whoop
whoopee

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 20th century, this word is of imitative origin, likely formed as a expressive blend or variant of "whack" and "stomp" or "thump."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Whomp. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/whomp
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