Definition of table-thumping in English:

table-thumping

noun ˈteɪblˌθʌmpɪŋ

The action or an act of loudly and repeatedly banging one's fist on a table, especially while speaking; (figurative) the expression of opinions in a loud or aggressive manner; tub-thumping.

adjective ˈteɪblˌθʌmpɪŋ

Of a person: engaging in table-thumping, especially loud or aggressive in the expression of opinions; (of words, speech, etc.) characterized by table-thumping; loud, aggressive, and opinionated.

Origin

Mid 19th century. From table + thumping
early 20th century; earliest use found in Jerome K. Jerome (1859–1927), novelist and playwright. From table + thumping, after thumping.

Definition of table-thumping in US English:

table-thumping

nounˈteɪblˌθʌmpɪŋ

The action or an act of loudly and repeatedly banging one's fist on a table, especially while speaking; (figurative) the expression of opinions in a loud or aggressive manner; tub-thumping.

adjectiveˈteɪblˌθʌmpɪŋ

Of a person: engaging in table-thumping, especially loud or aggressive in the expression of opinions; (of words, speech, etc.) characterized by table-thumping; loud, aggressive, and opinionated.

Origin

Mid 19th century. From table + thumping<br>early 20th century; earliest use found in Jerome K. Jerome (1859–1927), novelist and playwright. From table + thumping, after thumping.

词汇	table-thumping
释义	Definition of table-thumping in English: table-thumping noun ˈteɪblˌθʌmpɪŋ The action or an act of loudly and repeatedly banging one's fist on a table, especially while speaking; (figurative) the expression of opinions in a loud or aggressive manner; tub-thumping. adjective ˈteɪblˌθʌmpɪŋ Of a person: engaging in table-thumping, especially loud or aggressive in the expression of opinions; (of words, speech, etc.) characterized by table-thumping; loud, aggressive, and opinionated. Origin Mid 19th century. From table + thumping early 20th century; earliest use found in Jerome K. Jerome (1859–1927), novelist and playwright. From table + thumping, after thumping. Definition of table-thumping in US English: table-thumping nounˈteɪblˌθʌmpɪŋ The action or an act of loudly and repeatedly banging one's fist on a table, especially while speaking; (figurative) the expression of opinions in a loud or aggressive manner; tub-thumping. adjectiveˈteɪblˌθʌmpɪŋ Of a person: engaging in table-thumping, especially loud or aggressive in the expression of opinions; (of words, speech, etc.) characterized by table-thumping; loud, aggressive, and opinionated. Origin Mid 19th century. From table + thumping<br>early 20th century; earliest use found in Jerome K. Jerome (1859–1927), novelist and playwright. From table + thumping, after thumping.
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