bump
//bʌmp//
Noun
bumpSingular
bumpsPlural
1
A raised area or lump on a surface, especially one caused by an impact or swelling.
She got a bump on her head after hitting it on the door.
2
A light collision or impact with something.
I felt a slight bump when the car hit the curb.
3
A small raised area on the skin, often caused by an injury or insect bite.
I got a bump on my arm from a mosquito bite.
Synonym
Verb
bumpPresent tense
bumpedPast tense
bumpedPast participle
bumpingPresent participle
bumpsThird-person singular
1
To hit or knock against something with force, often accidentally.
I bumped my head on the door.
2
To move or travel with jolting motions over an uneven surface.
The old bus bumped along the dirt road.
3
To encounter or meet someone unexpectedly.
I bumped into an old friend at the supermarket.