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noun
A sudden, loud thunder caused by a nearby lightning strike; a shock of thunder, as opposed to a reverberating rumble.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A very loud fart.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
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noun
Something that makes a big, dramatic impact.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
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Synonyms: thunderbolt
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noun
Synonym of thunder word.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: literature, media, publishing
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Synonyms: thunder word
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verb
To produce a loud burst of sound like a thunderclap.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
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noun
a shocking surprise
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: bombshell, thunderbolt
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Broader terms: surprise
noun
a single sharp crash of thunder
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: thunder
History
From thunder + clap.
Across languages
26 source translations are retained for this English entry.
