Definitions

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  • interjection The sound of a heavy smack.

Etymologies

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Imitative.

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Examples

  • I was walking down the street in New York City when I heard a light "thwap" followed by a sense of pressure on my chest.

    Boing Boing: July 30, 2006 - August 5, 2006 Archives 2006

  • And yes, Londo needed a good "thwap" where Morden was concerned.

    Alas, Babylon Abigail Nussbaum 2005

  • You can then respond to that message, or "thwap" by either entering a comment or sending your own photo or video back to the person.

    Original Signal - Transmitting Web 2.0 2010

  • FREEPORT - The grouper hits the dock with a "thwap" and a splatter of slime.

    chron.com Chronicle 2010

  • Fans in Australia greeted by the anticipatory "thwap" of tennis balls launched by the world's most skilled players also have been subjected to the sounds of rival fans brawling and clouds of noxious capsicum spray.

    The Online News Page 2009

  • Thwapr, which isn't even one week into its beta launch, enables users to "thwap" a picture or video from their mobile phone or computer and share it with essentially any friend of their choosing.

    RCR Wireless News 2009

  • Thwapr, which isn't even one week into its beta launch, enables users to "thwap" a picture or video from their mobile phone or computer and share it with essentially any friend of their choosing.

    RCR Wireless News >> Spectrum Auction 2009

  • But every time I touch the ball, he shoots me with a scalding death glare—a clear, non-verbal command that if I don't unload the rock as fast as possible to another, more skillful player, he is going to walk over to the side of the court, grab an aluminum chair and thwap me over the back of the head.

    You Cannot Be That Serious About Sports Jason Gay 2011

  • He stumbled toward us in a blur, making no sound but the thwap! of his torn shoes and the swish of his ragged, muddy clothes.

    Bring On the Night Jeri Smith-Ready 2010

  • He stumbled toward us in a blur, making no sound but the thwap! of his torn shoes and the swish of his ragged, muddy clothes.

    Bring On the Night Jeri Smith-Ready 2010

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