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pumbaa

interjectioninformalrare/pũbɐ/pum·ba

Definition

1

Onomatopoeic interjection imitating the sound of an impact, fall, or dull thud. By extension, used to indicate something that fell, failed, or ended abruptly.

Usage heavily influenced by pop culture (movie 'The Lion King'). Can be used humorously.

Usage examples

The book slipped from his hands and fell to the floor: thud!
He tried the magic trick, but wham, the card trick failed completely.

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