lightthump

noun
UK /ˈlaɪt.θʌmp/
US /ˈlaɪt.θʌmp/

A light thump is a soft, quiet bump.

I heard a lightthump on the door when the cat jumped against it.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A small, gentle hit with a hand or paw.

The puppy gave the ball a lightthump with its paw.

3. A faint, dull sound made by something soft hitting a surface.

The pillow landed with a lightthump on the bed.

4. A mild heartbeat-like pounding felt in the chest.

After the short run, she felt a lightthump in her chest.