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BUMPS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Bumps.

Bumps - as a noun

A lump on the body caused by a blow

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

Example: "The gun in his pocket made an obvious bulge"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bulge8excrescence24extrusion16gibbosity17gibbousness16jut10prominence16protrusion12protuberance18swelling12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
projection21
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An impact (as from a collision)

Example: "The bump threw him off the bicycle"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
impact12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Bumps - as a verb

Knock against with force or violence

Example: "My car bumped into the tree"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
knock15

Come upon, as if by accident; meet with

Example: "We find this idea in plato"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chance13encounter11find8happen13

Dance erotically or dance with the pelvis thrust forward

Example: "Bump and grind"

Assign to a lower position; reduce in rank

Example: "She was demoted because she always speaks up"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break11demote9kick downstairsrelegate9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assign7delegate10depute9designate11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Remove or force from a position of dwelling previously occupied

Example: "The new employee dislodged her by moving into her office space"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dislodge11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displace13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

To enjoy some music greatly

To play music at loud volume

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
slap6

Example Sentences

"She had a few bumps on her forehead from the fall."
"The baby had red bumps all over her body."
"The bumps on the back of the turtle make it look unique."
"His bike tires went over the bumps smoothly."
"The roller coaster ride was full of ups and downs, twists and bumps."
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Word Game Points

Is BUMPS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bumps is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BUMPS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is BUMPS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bumps is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BUMPS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is BUMPS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bumps is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BUMPS has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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