bump

1 of 2

noun

ˈbəmp

plural bumps

: a relatively abrupt convexity or protuberance on a surface: such as

: a swelling of tissue

Her face flawless. Not a bump, a splotch or a freckle.

Katy Kelly

: a sudden rise or uneven area in a road surface likely to jolt a passing vehicle

a bump in the road

phrenology : a cranial protuberance

: a sudden forceful blow, impact, or jolt

felt a bump when the boat hit the dock

: demotion

: an action of thrusting the hips forward with an abrupt suggestive motion (as in a dance or in a burlesque striptease act) compare grind entry 2 sense 4

: baby bump

Confirming her pregnancy at the September 6 MTV Video Music Awards, Kanye West's ex, 28, showed off her bump for the first time on the red carpet.

Allison Corneau

: an increase in amount

a slight bump in wages/prices

… since "Glee" burst on the scene last fall, some local show choirs have seen a bump in auditions …

Kristin Tillotson

slang : a small quantity of an illicit drug when inhaled in powdered form at one time

At her first few shows Savannah did bumps of coke off her pinkie before hitting the stage.

Peter Wilkinson

volleyball : the act or an instance of bumping (see bump entry 2 sense 4) the ball with the forearms

Loara High volleyball player Juli Miles demonstrates how to execute a bump during a match … . As the ball approaches, bring in your elbows and lock them so that your forearms are close to touching, which creates a nice, flat platform for the ball to bounce off.

Laura Czingula

bump

2 of 2

verb

bumped; bumping; bumps

transitive verb

: to strike or knock with force or violence

: to collide with

a(1)

: to dislodge with a jolt

(2)

: to subject to a scalar change

rates being bumped up

: to oust usually by virtue of seniority or priority

was bumped from the flight

volleyball : to hit (the ball) with the forearms held close together and facing upward (as when receiving a serve)

Hitting a ball with your bare forearms might sound painful, but it won't be if you learn how to bump the ball properly.

Eric Rinehimer

US slang : to play or listen to (recorded music, especially rap)

… a portable DVD/CD player that bumps the new Snoop Dogg through surround-sound speakers …

Daniel G. Habib

intransitive verb

: to knock against something with a forceful jolt

: to proceed in or as if in a series of bumps

: to encounter something that is an obstacle or hindrance

bumped up against a chair

Phrases

bump into

: to encounter especially by chance

Synonyms

Noun

knot
lump
node
nodule
swelling

Verb

bang
bash
collide
crash
hit
impact
impinge
knock
ram
slam
smash
strike
swipe
thud

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Example Sentences

Noun He wound up with a few minor bumps and bruises from the fight. Did you feel a bump? Verb I have a bruise from where I bumped my head. Be careful not to bump the vase. You nearly bumped me off the edge! The jolt bumped him right out of his seat. They bumped into us from behind. The boat bumped against the pier. The TV show will be bumped to a new time. Increasing fuel costs are bumping the company's prices higher. The loss bumped us out of first place. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Jacobson said the group was walking on York Street when there was a brief bump into another group.

Mike Mavredakis, Hartford Courant, 8 Sep. 2022 One common complaint is a red bump at the injection site lasting for two to three weeks, if not longer.

Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 23 Aug. 2022 This is a significant bump from previous incentives for home improvements, Evans says, which credited 10 percent of expenses up to $500 for your whole darn lifetime.

Wired, 18 Aug. 2022 His rent has gone up slightly every year, but the latest hike — a new monthly payment of $1,764 — is the largest bump in nine years.

Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2022 There has not been a significant bump in the number of people receiving a first COVID-19 dose since November 2021.

Arielle Mitropoulos, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2022 One step above the base trim is the mid-grade Exclusive trim, which is another $3,550 bump for both vehicles.

Michael Harley, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022 Because despite his winless streak and lack of consistent competitive results, Rossi found a new home with what’s believed to be a nice bump in compensation.

Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 30 July 2022 While some have criticized the chain for spending the money on lottery tickets instead of giving it to employees, co-CEO AJ Kumaran pointed out that doing so would have been just a $2 bump in workers’ paychecks.

Chris Morris, Fortune, 29 July 2022

Verb

But when the new talent (Richard Harmon) is too arrogant to fix his reputation, the two begin to bump heads.

Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 3 Sep. 2022 Some California landlords were allowed to bump their rent starting Aug. 1 by as much as 10%, the maximum annual increase under Assembly Bill 1482, a statewide law passed three years ago.

Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2022 The Central Division-leading St. Louis Cardinals, also off, saw their lead over Milwaukee bump up to 6 1/2 games.

Todd Rosiak, Journal Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022 Rain chances bump up to 20% at 1 p.m. and then jump again to 40% at 4 and 5 p.m.

Joe Mario Pedersen, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2022 And what goes bump in the night isn't just a nightmare, but your actual nightmare.

Johnny Loftus, EW.com, 19 Aug. 2022 The El Cajon City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to bump the city’s half-cent tax, set to expire at the end of the decade, to 1 cent.

San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2022 Paranormal pros and researchers Sam Baltrusis and James Annitto will take attendees on a storytelling tour of what goes bump in the night around Boston, examining the unexplained and haunted history of the Hub.

Matt Juul, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2022 Buffett's donations last month—which totaled $4 billion, including the $3.1 billion gift to the Gates Foundation—were enough to bump the Berkshire Hathaway chairman down to sixth place in Bloomberg's rankings at the time.

Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 22 July 2022 See More

单词	bump into
释义	bump 1 of 2 noun ˈbəmp plural bumps 1 : a relatively abrupt convexity or protuberance on a surface: such as a : a swelling of tissue Her face flawless. Not a bump, a splotch or a freckle. Katy Kelly b : a sudden rise or uneven area in a road surface likely to jolt a passing vehicle a bump in the road c phrenology : a cranial protuberance 2 a : a sudden forceful blow, impact, or jolt felt a bump when the boat hit the dock b : demotion 3 : an action of thrusting the hips forward with an abrupt suggestive motion (as in a dance or in a burlesque striptease act) compare grind entry 2 sense 4 4 : baby bump Confirming her pregnancy at the September 6 MTV Video Music Awards, Kanye West's ex, 28, showed off her bump for the first time on the red carpet. Allison Corneau 5 : an increase in amount a slight bump in wages/prices … since "Glee" burst on the scene last fall, some local show choirs have seen a bump in auditions … Kristin Tillotson 6 slang : a small quantity of an illicit drug when inhaled in powdered form at one time At her first few shows Savannah did bumps of coke off her pinkie before hitting the stage. Peter Wilkinson 7 volleyball : the act or an instance of bumping (see bump entry 2 sense 4) the ball with the forearms Loara High volleyball player Juli Miles demonstrates how to execute a bump during a match … . As the ball approaches, bring in your elbows and lock them so that your forearms are close to touching, which creates a nice, flat platform for the ball to bounce off. Laura Czingula bump 2 of 2 verb bumped; bumping; bumps transitive verb 1 : to strike or knock with force or violence 2 : to collide with 3 a(1) : to dislodge with a jolt (2) : to subject to a scalar change rates being bumped up b : to oust usually by virtue of seniority or priority was bumped from the flight 4 volleyball : to hit (the ball) with the forearms held close together and facing upward (as when receiving a serve) Hitting a ball with your bare forearms might sound painful, but it won't be if you learn how to bump the ball properly. Eric Rinehimer 5 US slang : to play or listen to (recorded music, especially rap) … a portable DVD/CD player that bumps the new Snoop Dogg through surround-sound speakers … Daniel G. Habib intransitive verb 1 : to knock against something with a forceful jolt 2 : to proceed in or as if in a series of bumps 3 : to encounter something that is an obstacle or hindrance bumped up against a chair Phrases bump into : to encounter especially by chance Synonyms Noun knot lump node nodule swelling Verb bang bash collide crash hit impact impinge knock ram slam smash strike swipe thud See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun He wound up with a few minor bumps and bruises from the fight. Did you feel a bump? Verb I have a bruise from where I bumped my head. Be careful not to bump the vase. You nearly bumped me off the edge! The jolt bumped him right out of his seat. They bumped into us from behind. The boat bumped against the pier. The TV show will be bumped to a new time. Increasing fuel costs are bumping the company's prices higher. The loss bumped us out of first place. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun Jacobson said the group was walking on York Street when there was a brief bump into another group. Mike Mavredakis, Hartford Courant, 8 Sep. 2022 One common complaint is a red bump at the injection site lasting for two to three weeks, if not longer. Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 23 Aug. 2022 This is a significant bump from previous incentives for home improvements, Evans says, which credited 10 percent of expenses up to $500 for your whole darn lifetime. Wired, 18 Aug. 2022 His rent has gone up slightly every year, but the latest hike — a new monthly payment of $1,764 — is the largest bump in nine years. Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2022 There has not been a significant bump in the number of people receiving a first COVID-19 dose since November 2021. Arielle Mitropoulos, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2022 One step above the base trim is the mid-grade Exclusive trim, which is another $3,550 bump for both vehicles. Michael Harley, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022 Because despite his winless streak and lack of consistent competitive results, Rossi found a new home with what’s believed to be a nice bump in compensation. Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 30 July 2022 While some have criticized the chain for spending the money on lottery tickets instead of giving it to employees, co-CEO AJ Kumaran pointed out that doing so would have been just a $2 bump in workers’ paychecks. Chris Morris, Fortune, 29 July 2022 Verb But when the new talent (Richard Harmon) is too arrogant to fix his reputation, the two begin to bump heads. Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 3 Sep. 2022 Some California landlords were allowed to bump their rent starting Aug. 1 by as much as 10%, the maximum annual increase under Assembly Bill 1482, a statewide law passed three years ago. Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2022 The Central Division-leading St. Louis Cardinals, also off, saw their lead over Milwaukee bump up to 6 1/2 games. Todd Rosiak, Journal Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022 Rain chances bump up to 20% at 1 p.m. and then jump again to 40% at 4 and 5 p.m. Joe Mario Pedersen, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2022 And what goes bump in the night isn't just a nightmare, but your actual nightmare. Johnny Loftus, EW.com, 19 Aug. 2022 The El Cajon City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to bump the city’s half-cent tax, set to expire at the end of the decade, to 1 cent. San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2022 Paranormal pros and researchers Sam Baltrusis and James Annitto will take attendees on a storytelling tour of what goes bump in the night around Boston, examining the unexplained and haunted history of the Hub. Matt Juul, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2022 Buffett's donations last month—which totaled $4 billion, including the $3.1 billion gift to the Gates Foundation—were enough to bump the Berkshire Hathaway chairman down to sixth place in Bloomberg's rankings at the time. Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 22 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun probably imitative of the sound of a blow First Known Use Noun 1533, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 1558, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Phrases Containing bump baby bump bump off elbow bump bump up fist bump with a bump speed bump bump into baby bump bump off elbow bump bump up fist bump with a bump speed bump bump into See More Kids Definition bump 1 of 2 noun ˈbəmp 1 : a rounded swelling of flesh as from an injury 2 : a small raised area on a surface 3 : a sudden heavy impact or jolt bump 2 of 2 verb bumped; bumping 1 : to strike or knock against something Open your eyes before you bump into something. 2 : to move along unevenly : jolt The car bumped over the dirt road. bump into phrase 1 as in encounter to come upon face-to-face or as if face-to-face I bumped into Kenny the other day. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance encounter run into run across meet run upon confront catch greet cross paths (with) happen (upon) chance (upon) stumble (upon) face salute accost crash (into) cross remeet collide (with) crisscross hit (upon) pass tumble (to) light (upon) reencounter Antonyms & Near Antonyms avoid escape shake duck evade dodge shun elude See More 2 as in find to come upon unexpectedly or by chance Turn any corner in the old city and you're likely to bump into a piece of history. Synonyms & Similar Words find encounter run into run against come across run across run upon meet hit (upon) tumble (upon) pitch (upon) happen (on or upon) chance (upon) stumble (on or onto) face light (on or upon) confront discover luck (out, on, onto, or into) turn up strike
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