thud
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Meaning · English
Republic F-105 Thunderchief jet ground attack fighter.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The aircraft with the most threatening mission and highest loss rate was the F-105 Thunderchief. Of 833 "Thuds" built, 382 were lost between 1965-1972.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “thud” mean?
Republic F-105 Thunderchief jet ground attack fighter.
Is “thud” formal or informal?
thud is generally dated, slang.