English Explanatory Dictionary

throb

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To pound or beat rapidly or violently.
  2. To pulse (often painfully) in time with the circulation of blood.
  3. To exhibit an attitude, trait, or affect powerfully and profoundly.
noun
  1. A beating, vibration or palpitation.

Pronunciation

thrŏb /θɹɒb/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-throb.wav /θɹɑb/ /θɹɔb/

Word forms

throb throbs throbbing throbbed

Etymology

From Middle English throbben; possibly of imitative origin.

Derived words

heart-throbbing throbbingly throbber throbby heartthrob wind throb
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