First Known Use: 14th century
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1throb
intransitive verb \ˈthräb\
: to feel a pain that starts and stops quickly and repeatedly
: to beat with a strong, steady rhythm
throbbedthrob·bing
Full Definition of THROB
1
: to pulsate or pound with abnormal force or rapidity
2
: to beat or vibrate rhythmically
— throb·ber noun
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Origin of THROB
Middle English throbben
2throb
noun
: a strong, steady beat
: pain that starts and stops quickly and repeatedly
Full Definition of THROB
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First Known Use of THROB
1579
Related to THROB
- Synonyms
- beat, beating, palpitation, pulse, pulsation
THROBBING Defined for Kids
1throb
verb \ˈthräb\
throbbedthrob·bing
Definition of THROB for Kids
1
: to feel repeated pangs of pain <My head is throbbing.>
2
: to beat hard or fast <Our hearts throbbed from fright.>
3
: to beat or rotate in a normal way <The motor throbbed quietly.>
2throb
noun
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