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whomp verb [ wɒmp ]

• strike heavily; thump.
• "the two men slugged and whomped each other"

whomp noun

• a dull, heavy sound.
• "the whomp of igniting gasoline"

whomp exclamation

• used as an expression of mock disappointment, often for humorous effect.
• "it makes me wish I had a boyfriend to do those things for me (womp womp)"
Origin: 1920s: imitative.

whomp up

• produce something quickly.
"I might whomp up a couple of gallons of spaghetti sauce"



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