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bumped

/bʌmpt/

Meanings
  • Verb

    To collide or come into contact with something unexpectedly and forcefully.

  • Verb

    To move or cause to move abruptly.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with bumped
jumped , slumped , plumped , humps , lumps , rumps , chumps
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,
  1. Bumped (en) : To have a higher priority or rank

  2. Bump (en) : A protuberance or lump


Variants
List of all variants of bumped that leads to same result
bump , bump into , bumped , bumped into , bumping , bumping into , bumps , bumps into , bump up against , bumped up against , bumping up against , bumps up against , bump off , bumped off , bumping off , bumps off , fist bump , fist-bump , fist-bumped , fist-bumping , fist-bumps , bump up , bumped up , bumping up , bumps up
Forms
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bumped (past tense and past participle), bumping (present participle), bumps (plural)


Etymology
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Originally meant 'to thump' or 'to strike' in Middle English.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'bump' is also used in radio communication to indicate a weak or poor signal.

  2. In the 1960s, 'bumping' was a popular dance move where dancers would push each other's hips.


Related Concepts
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  1. Collision: An event where two or more objects come into contact with each other.

  2. Impact: The force or effect of a collision or other interaction.


Culture
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In video games, 'bump' refers to a glitch or bug where a player's character collides with an object or another player, causing unexpected behavior.

How to Memorize "bumped"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a ball hitting a wall with a loud thud, or a car bumping into a parked vehicle.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'bumped' with the feeling of being jolted or startled.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Bumps Bring Bruises' to remember the meaning of 'bumped'.


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