bump

noun

  1. 1

    an impact (as from a collision)

    the bump threw him off the bicycle

  2. 2

    something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings

    the gun in his pocket made an obvious bulge

    the hump of a camel

  3. 3

    a lump on the body caused by a blow

verb

  1. 1

    knock against with force or violence

    My car bumped into the tree

  2. 2

    remove or force from a position of dwelling previously occupied

    The new employee dislodged her by moving into her office space

  3. 3

    dance erotically or dance with the pelvis thrust forward

    bump and grind

  4. 4

    come upon, as if by accident; meet with

    We find this idea in Plato

    I happened upon the most wonderful bakery not very far from here

  5. 5

    assign to a lower position; reduce in rank

    She was demoted because she always speaks up

    He was broken down to Sergeant

Synonyms

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