percussive UK /pəˈkʌsɪv/US /pɚˈkʌsɪv/adjective 2noun 1forms 3 adjective2 •Characterized by percussion; caused by or related to the action of striking or pounding something.He massaged her shoulders with a gentle percussive action. •Produced by striking organs together, for example, smacking the lips or gnashing the teeth. noun1 •A percussive phone.Percussives are articulations where two rigid or semirigid articulators are struck against each other to produce a short, sharp sound. — 2014 formspercussives · more percussive · most percussive