tub-thump

[ tuhb-thuhmp ]

verb (used without object)

, Informal.

1. to promote something or express opinions vociferously.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tub-thump¹

First recorded in 1885–90; back formation from tub-thumper ( def )

Example Sentences

José Mourinho’s pre-match message was quite the tub-thump: “We want to be in the final,” he roared.

From The Guardian

It lacks the tub-thump of The King's Speech, which it superficially resembles.

From The Guardian

Here's a sneak peek. 3D Expect stakeholders to tub-thump the 3D format.

From Reuters

Consider MGM's $30 million to tub-thump "Hot Tub Time Machine," which cost about $35 million to make: First-week gross was $20 million, dropping 60 percent the following week and winding up with $50 million in domestic gross.

From Reuters

Cassidy is gone for good, but the Senator will tub-thump occasionally during the election campaign.

From Time Magazine Archive