throbbing meaning and definition

THROBBING noun

Definition of throbbing (noun)

1. an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)
   • "he felt a throbbing in his head"
   • synonyms: pounding, throb
2. a sound with a strong rhythmic beat
   • "the throbbing of the engines"

THROBBING adjective

Definition of throbbing (adjective)

1. pounding or beating strongly or violently
   • "a throbbing pain"; "the throbbing engine of the boat"