单词 | table-thumping |
释义 | table-thumping1/ˈteɪblˌθʌmpɪŋ/noun 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. OriginMid 19th century. From table + thumping. table-thumping2/ˈteɪblˌθʌmpɪŋ/adjective 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. OriginEarly 20th century; earliest use found in Jerome K. Jerome (1859–1927), novelist and playwright. From table + thumping, after thumping. |
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