Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bump

verb/noun
/bĘŚmp/
Definition
A noticeable raised area on a surface.
Examples
  • The child accidentally bumped into the table.
  • There was a bump on the road that made the car jolt.
  • She felt a bump on her arm after getting vaccinated.
Meaning
To bump means to hit or knock against something, often causing a small impact or movement.
Synonyms
  • knock
  • hit
  • collision
  • jolt
  • impact