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bump


Definition: Meaning of, bump in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / bʌmp /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
bump bumped bumped
Present Participle Third Person Singular
bumping bumps
  1. [intransitive always + adverb/preposition, transitive] to hit or knock against something
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  2. [intransitive always + adverb/preposition] to move up and down as you move forward, especially in a vehicle
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  3. [transitive always + adverb/preposition] to push or pull something somewhere in an irregular or unsteady way
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  4. [transitive] informal to move someone or something into a different class or group, or to remove them from a class or group altogether
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  5. [transitive] to move a radio or television programme to a different time
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Singular Plural
bump bumps
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  1. an area of skin that is raised because you have hit it on something [↪  lump]
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  2. a small raised area on a surface
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  3. the sound or sudden movement of something hitting a hard surface
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  4. informal a small accident in which your car hits something but you are not hurt
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bump used in phrases

  • bump 'n' grind (noun)
    1. a dance in which people move parts of their body, especially their HIP s, together in a sexually exciting way
  • bump around (verb)
    1. shock physically
  • fist bump (noun)
    1. a gesture performed when two people each form a closed fist with one hand and then lightly tap the front of their fists together, similar in meaning to a handshake or high-five
  • knuckle bump (noun)
    1. a gesture performed when two people each form a closed fist with one hand and then lightly tap the front of their fists together, similar in meaning to a handshake or high-five
  • speed bump (noun)
    1. a narrow raised area put across a road to force traffic to go slowly [=  sleeping policeman]
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bump used in phrasal verbs

  • bump along (phrasal verb)
    1. to continue at around the same level, rising and falling only slightly
  • bump into (phrasal verb)
    1. bump into someone to meet someone unexpectedly
    2. bump into something to accidentally hit against something
  • bump off (phrasal verb)
    1. to murder someone
  • bump up (phrasal verb)
    1. to increase something
    2. [usually passive] American English to move someone to a better position or job
  • bump up against (phrasal verb)
    1. bump up against something to experience a problem that slows down your progress
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