Bumping: meaning, definitions and examples

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bumping

[ ˈbʌmpɪŋ ]

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action

Moving or jolting suddenly and sharply, typically as a result of coming into contact with something.

Synonyms

collide, jolt, knock

Examples of usage

He accidentally bumped into the table and spilled his drink.
She bumped her knee on the corner of the bed.
The car bumped over the pothole in the road.

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informal

An act of knocking or jolting someone or something.

Synonyms

impact, jolt, knock

Examples of usage

The bump on the head left a bruise.
She felt a little bump as the car hit a pothole.
He gave her a playful bump with his shoulder.

Translations

Translations of the word "bumping" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esbarrar

🇮🇳 टकराना

🇩🇪 stoßen

🇮🇩 menabrak

🇺🇦 вдарення

🇵🇱 uderzenie

🇯🇵 衝突する

🇫🇷 heurter

🇪🇸 chocar

🇹🇷 çarpmak

🇰🇷 충돌하다

🇸🇦 اصطدام

🇨🇿 náraz

🇸🇰 náraz

🇨🇳 碰撞

🇸🇮 trčenje

🇮🇸 árekstur

🇰🇿 соқтығысу

🇬🇪 შეხება

🇦🇿 toxunma

🇲🇽 impactar

Word origin

The word 'bumping' originated from the Middle English word 'bumpen', which meant to strike or collide with force. Over time, it evolved to its current usage in the English language. The concept of bumping into something or someone has been a common occurrence throughout history, often leading to accidental collisions or jolts. The informal usage of 'bumping' to describe a playful or accidental knock has become widely accepted in modern language.