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BUMP

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Bump.

How to pronounce bump:

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Bump - as a noun

A lump on the body caused by a blow

Something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings

Example: "The gun in his pocket made an obvious bulge"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bulgeexcrescenceextrusiongibbositygibbousnessjutprominenceprotrusionprotuberanceswelling
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
projection
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An impact (as from a collision)

Example: "The bump threw him off the bicycle"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
impact
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Bump - as a verb

Knock against with force or violence

Example: "My car bumped into the tree"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
knock

Come upon, as if by accident; meet with

Example: "We find this idea in plato"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chanceencounterfindhappen

Dance erotically or dance with the pelvis thrust forward

Example: "Bump and grind"

Assign to a lower position; reduce in rank

Example: "She was demoted because she always speaks up"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breakdemotekick downstairsrelegate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assigndelegatedeputedesignate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Remove or force from a position of dwelling previously occupied

Example: "The new employee dislodged her by moving into her office space"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dislodge
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displace
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

To enjoy some music greatly

To play music at loud volume

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
slap

Example Sentences

"He got a bump on his head after hitting it on the door."
"There was a small bump on the road that caused the car to jolt."
"The baby had a bump on his knee from crawling on the floor."
"She tripped and got a painful bump on her chin."
"The cyclist fell off his bike and landed on the grass with a slight bump."
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Word Game Points

Is BUMP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bump is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BUMP has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is BUMP a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bump is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BUMP has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is BUMP a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bump is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BUMP has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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