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BUMP AROUND Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the phrase bump around. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase bump around. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For BUMP AROUND

Here is a list of related hypernyms for bump around, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for DRIFT

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