bumps Antonyms
Meaning of bumps
bumps
to remove (someone or something) usually by virtue of seniority or priority, to cause (a post or thread on social media) to move to a more prominent and noticeable position, a swelling of tissue, the act or an instance of bumping (see bump entry 2 sense 4) the ball with the forearms, to proceed in an up and down motion across a rough surface, an increase in amount, baby bump, a cranial protuberance, a small quantity of an illicit drug when inhaled in powdered form at one time, to move (someone or something) to a different level, position, rank, etc., a swelling of tissue (as from a blow), a sudden forceful blow, impact, or jolt, a sudden rise or uneven area in a road surface likely to jolt a passing vehicle, to encounter especially by chance, to strike or knock (something, such as a body part) with sudden force or violence, a rounded lump, demotion, to hit (the ball) with the forearms held close together and facing upward (as when receiving a serve), to hit and move or dislodge (someone or something), a relatively abrupt convexity or protuberance on a surface, an action of thrusting the hips forward with an abrupt suggestive motion (as in a dance or in a burlesque striptease act) compare grind entry 2 sense 4, to encounter something that is an obstacle or hindrance, to strike or knock against something or someone with a sudden forceful thud or jolt, a forceful blow, shock, or jolt, to strike or knock against something with force or violence, to play or listen to (recorded music and especially rap), to move along unevenly
bumps Sentence Examples
- The road was full of bumps, making for a bumpy ride.
- The old house had several bumps in the roof, indicating years of wear and tear.
- The tree trunk was covered in large bumps, giving it a rugged appearance.
- The doctor examined the patient for any suspicious bumps on the skin.
- The carpet had a few bumps, but it was still soft and comfortable to walk on.
- The clay pot had a couple of small bumps, but it was still functional.
- The child's face was covered in bumps from a recent case of chickenpox.
- The car hit a large bump, causing the passengers to jolt forward.
- The metal rod had a few bumps, which made it difficult to weld.
- The sidewalk was uneven, with several bumps and cracks that could cause someone to trip.
FAQs About the word bumps
to remove (someone or something) usually by virtue of seniority or priority, to cause (a post or thread on social media) to move to a more prominent and noticea
nodes, swellings, nodules, bruises,lumps, humps, welts, tumors, growths,knots
misses,skirts,
The road was full of bumps, making for a bumpy ride.
The old house had several bumps in the roof, indicating years of wear and tear.
The tree trunk was covered in large bumps, giving it a rugged appearance.
The doctor examined the patient for any suspicious bumps on the skin.
