(idiomatic) in such a way; in some manner (generic).

So far, hitherto.

(c. 460 BCE – c. 395 BCE) A great ancient Greek historian and author of the History of the Peloponnesian War, which recounts the 5th century BCE war between Sparta and Athens to the year 411 BCE.

In a thudding way; making a thudding sound. / (figuratively) In a dull, predictable manner.

A dull banging sound; a thud.

simple past tense and past participle of thud

present participle of thud

plural of thud

To commit acts of thuggery, to live the life of a thug, or to dress and act in a manner reminiscent of someone who does.

Someone with an intimidating and unseemly appearance and mannerisms, who treats others violently and roughly, often for hire.