Throb

Pronunciation

• enPR: thrŏb, IPA: /θrÉ’b/
• Rhymes: -É’b

Origin

Appears 14th century; possibly of imitative origin.

Full definition of throb

Verb

1. (intransitive) To pound or beat rapidly or violently
2. (intransitive) To vibrate or pulsate with a steady rhythm
1. (intransitive, of a body part) To pulse (often painfully) in time with the circulation of blood.

Derived terms

• throbbingly

Noun

1. A beating, vibration or palpitation

Derived terms

• throbber
• heartthrob

Anagrams

• broth