Lump: meaning, definitions and examples

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lump

[ lʌmp ]

^{Context #1}

in medicine

A swelling or mass, especially one caused by an abnormal growth of tissue, that is not necessarily harmful.

Synonyms

bump, swelling, tumor

Examples of usage

The lump on her neck turned out to be a benign cyst.
The doctor recommended a biopsy to examine the lump further.

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informal

A person who is dull, clumsy, or stupid.

Synonyms

clumsy person, dullard, idiot

Examples of usage

He's such a lump, he can't even tie his own shoelaces.
Don't be a lump, use your brain!

^{Context #3}

informal

To move or act in a heavy, awkward, or uncoordinated way.

Synonyms

plod, shuffle, stumble

Examples of usage

She lumped along the path with her heavy backpack.
He lumped the boxes into the truck without any finesse.

Translations

Translations of the word "lump" in other languages:

🇵🇹 caroço

nódulo
protuberância

🇮🇳 गांठ

ढेला
टुकड़ा

🇩🇪 Knoten

Klumpen
Beule

🇮🇩 gumpalan

benjolan
bongkahan

🇺🇦 грудка

вузлик
пухлина

🇵🇱 grudka

guzek
bryła

🇯🇵 塊

こぶ
隆起

🇫🇷 morceau

bosse
nodule

🇪🇸 bulto

nódulo
trozo

🇹🇷 yumru

topak
şişlik

🇰🇷 덩어리

혹
결절

🇸🇦 كتلة

عقدة
انتفاخ

🇨🇿 hrudka

uzlík
boule

🇸🇰 hrudka

uzlík
hrča

🇨🇳 块

肿块
结节

🇸🇮 grudica

vozliček
izboklina

🇮🇸 hnútur

klumpur
bunga

🇰🇿 түйін

кесек
ісік

🇬🇪 კვანძი

ნატეხი
ამობურცვა

🇦🇿 düyün

topa
şişkinlik

🇲🇽 bulto

nódulo
trozo

Word origin

The word 'lump' originated from Middle English 'lumpe', which is of Germanic origin. It has been used in English since the 14th century. The various meanings of 'lump' have evolved over time to encompass both physical and metaphorical concepts. The word has stood the test of time and remains a versatile term in the English language.