n. A loud, heavy blow or thud. v. whomped, whomp·ing, whomps v.tr. 1. To hit or strike. 2. To defeat soundly; trounce: whomped the opposing team. 3. To prepare or make, especially with little effort. Often used with up: "Meanwhile, you whomp up yams and spuds and bake your pies" (Garrison Keillor). v.intr. To hit or strike with a whomp. |
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