Meaning of tubthump | Babel Free
Definitions
To express a view or opinion in a needlessly dramatic or aggressive manner.
Equivalents
العربية
طبل
Examples
“[…]tubthump to promote⟳ or draw⟳ attention to, from the ancient show⟳ business custom of actors wandering the streets banging on tubs to drum up business.”
“Yet I was pleasantly surprised to discover⟳ that some celebs can tubthump with the best of them. Who'd have⟳ thought that Julia Roberts would take⟳ a career-damaging swipe at her own⟳ government.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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