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Definition of Bump
Bump
bump


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(noun)
A small rounded projection in a surface as of a small lump-like obstacle;

e.g. The passengers were jostled when the car hit a bump in the road.

(noun)
a cranial protuberance or swelling of tissue;

e.g. He ended up with a bump on his head from where the baseball hit him.

(noun)
an action of abruptly thrusting the hips forward in a suggestive motion (e.g. dancing, a burlesque striptease act);

e.g. Her slow bump and grind made him think she was flirting with him across the dance floor.

(noun)
to increase an amount;

e.g. They had to bump up the prices of good to keep up with inflation rates.

(noun)
(slang) indicating a small amount of an illicit drug when inhaled in powdered form in one go;

e.g. Her nose was ringed in white from the bump of powder she took before going on stage.

(verb)
(slang) the rhythm of a song that is played or listened to (especially of rap);

e.g. With every bump of the base, the music flowed through their veins as they danced.

(verb)
to strike or knock with force or violence, collide with, or dislodge through a jolt;

e.g. They happened to bump shoulders in the hallway, which caused her to drop her books and be late to class.

(verb)
to oust usually by virtue of seniority or priority;

e.g. She got bumped to the schedule to work during the holiday weekends while those who had been working longer had the first pick of work shifts.

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

e.g. In volleyball, players often bump the ball into the air or over the net.




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