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bump

 

[ bʌmp ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

on the head

A slight swelling or protuberance on a surface, especially on a person's body.

Synonyms

lump, protuberance, swelling

Examples of usage

  • He got a bump on his head after hitting it on the low doorway.
  • She felt a bump on her arm and realized she had been bitten by a mosquito.
Context #2 | Verb

accidentally hit or knock

To knock or run into someone or something with a jolt.

Synonyms

collide, jolt, knock

Examples of usage

  • I accidentally bumped into my friend at the grocery store.
  • The car bumped the curb while trying to park.

Translations

Translations of the word "bump" in other languages:

🇵🇹 colisão

🇮🇳 टक्कर

🇩🇪 Beule

🇮🇩 benjol

🇺🇦 вибоїна

🇵🇱 guz

🇯🇵 凸凹 (でこぼこ)

🇫🇷 bosse

🇪🇸 bache

🇹🇷 tümsek

🇰🇷 혹

🇸🇦 نتوء

🇨🇿 boule

🇸🇰 hrča

🇨🇳 撞击 (zhuàngjī)

🇸🇮 izboklina

🇮🇸 högg

🇰🇿 бөртпе

🇬🇪 დარტყმა

🇦🇿 təkəllüf

🇲🇽 bache

Etymology

The word 'bump' dates back to the late 16th century and is believed to have originated from the Middle Dutch word 'bompe' meaning a dull sound. Over the years, the word has evolved to encompass various meanings related to a slight swelling, a jolt, or an impact.

See also: bumping, bumpkin, bumpy.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,523, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.