thumper

Meaning

1. (countable, uncountable) One who thumps.
2. (countable, slang, uncountable) A single-cylinder engine, especially four-stroke engines or those with large engine displacements.
3. (uncountable) A drinking game wherein players must remember personal hand signs while being distracted by others banging on a table.
4. (countable, slang, uncountable) Something big, such as a lie; a whopper.
5. (UK, countable, slang, uncountable) A kind of slam-door train introduced in the late 1950s.
6. (US, countable, slang, uncountable) The Vietnam-era M79 grenade launcher (due to its distinctive report).
7. (countable, uncountable) A short rope for beating disobedient sled dogs.
8. (countable, informal, uncountable) A strong adherent to a religion or ideology.

Synonyms

bouncer

whopper

sollicker

Translations

ضارب

Mordsding

Etymology

From thump + -er.