thud vs tiptoe

thud

• The sound of a dull impact. 

• A slower, dull impact with a wide surface area. 

• A hard, dull impact. 

• To make the sound of a dull impact. 

tiptoe

• The tip of the toe. 

• To walk quietly with only the tips of the toes touching the ground. 

• Standing elevated, on or as if on the tips of one's toes. 

• Moving carefully, quietly, warily or stealthily, on or as if on the tips of one's toes.