ˈtub-ˌthumping adjectiveadj [only before noun] British EnglishBrE informalPERSUADE trying to persuade people about your opinions in a loud and forceful way 〔试图说服人时〕大喊大叫的，气焰逼人的 He is still addressing rallies in his usual tub-thumping, arrogant way. 他在集会上讲话还是那样慷慨激昂，不可一世。
—tub-thumping noun [uncountableU]
—tub-thumper noun [countableC]