bumping

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of colliding or coming into contact with something, often with a sudden and forceful impact.

  - "He bumped into the pole and received a bruise on his arm."
  - "The car bumped along the bumpy road."
  - "The children were playing bumping into each other and laughing."

• Noun

  A type of dance move where participants bump hips or chests against each other.

  - "They spent the night at the club doing the bump and grind."
  - "The bumping circle was in full swing."
  - "The music was perfect for a night of bumping."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bumping
jumps , umps , chumps

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Variants

List of all variants of bumping 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

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Etymology

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Originally derived from the Old English word 'buman', meaning 'to push' or 'thrust'.

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Trivia

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1. In the early days of automobiles, 'bumpers' were made of wood and served as protection against minor collisions.

2. The term 'bumping' has also been used to describe the act of illegally increasing the volume of a radio signal to interfere with other broadcasts.

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Related Concepts

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1. collision: The physical act of two or more objects coming into contact and often resulting in damage.

2. dance move: A series of movements or steps performed in a dance, including the bump.

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Culture

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In popular culture, 'bumping' is often associated with hip-hop music and dance. It can also refer to the act of illegally 'bumping' or passing another vehicle on the road.

How to Memorize "bumping"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a car bumper hitting a wall or two people bumping hips in a dance.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the physical sensation of coming into contact with something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Bumping is when things come into Contact' to remember the definition.

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