BUMP AROUND Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase bump around. (close relations)
Definition of BUMP AROUND
Best Alternative Words for BUMP AROUND
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drift | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a force that moves something along • the gradual departure from an intended course due to external influences (as a ship or plane) • a process of linguistic change over a period of time • a large mass of material that is heaped up by the wind or by water currents • a general tendency to change (as of opinion) • the pervading meaning or tenor • a horizontal (or nearly horizontal) passageway in a mine verb • be in motion due to some air or water current • wander from a direct course or at random • move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment • vary or move from a fixed point or course • live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely • move in an unhurried fashion • cause to be carried by a current • drive slowly and far afield for grazing • be subject to fluctuation • be piled up in banks or heaps by the force of wind or a current | ||||||||
gad | nounn | |||||||
noun • a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward • an anxiety disorder characterized by chronic free-floating anxiety and such symptoms as tension or sweating or trembling or lightheadedness or irritability etc that has lasted for more than six months verb • wander aimlessly in search of pleasure | ||||||||
gallivant | verbv | |||||||
verb • wander aimlessly in search of pleasure | ||||||||
meander | verbv | |||||||
noun • a bend or curve, as in a stream or river • an aimless amble on a winding course verb • to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course | ||||||||
potter | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a craftsman who shapes pottery on a potter's wheel and bakes them in a kiln verb • do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly • work lightly • move around aimlessly | ||||||||
ramble | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an aimless amble on a winding course verb • continue talking or writing in a desultory manner • move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment | ||||||||
roam | verbv | |||||||
verb • move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment | ||||||||
saunter | verbv | |||||||
noun • a careless leisurely gait • a leisurely walk (usually in some public place) verb • walk leisurely and with no apparent aim | ||||||||
shuffle | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of mixing cards haphazardly • walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet verb • walk by dragging one's feet • move about, move back and forth • mix so as to make a random order or arrangement | ||||||||
stroll | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a leisurely walk (usually in some public place) verb • walk leisurely and with no apparent aim | ||||||||
traipse | verbv | |||||||
verb • walk or tramp about | ||||||||
wander | verbv | |||||||
verb • move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment • be sexually unfaithful to one's partner in marriage • go via an indirect route or at no set pace • to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course • lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking | ||||||||
zigzag | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • an angular shape characterized by sharp turns in alternating directions adverb • in a zigzag course or on a zigzag path adjective satellite • having short sharp turns or angles verb • travel along a zigzag path | ||||||||
jar | nounn | |||||||
noun • a cylindrical vessel, typically used for storing food • the quantity contained in a jar • a sudden jarring impact verb • be incompatible; be or come into conflict • move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion • shock physically • affect in a disagreeable way • place in a cylindrical vessel |