bumps

Meanings

• Noun

  A small elevation or projection on a surface.

  - "The road was filled with bumps, making the journey uncomfortable."
  - "He had a lump or bump on his head after falling."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bumps
jumps , humps , rumps , chumps

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Variants

List of all variants of bumps that leads to same result
bump , bumps , bump into , bumped , bumped into , bumping , bumping into , bumps into , bump up against , bumped up against , bumping up against , bumps up against , goose bumps , baby bump , baby bumps , bump off , bumped off , bumping off , bumps off , elbow bump , elbow bumps , fist bump , fist-bump , fist-bumped , fist-bumping , fist-bumps , speed bump , speed bumps , bump up , bumped up , bumping up , bumps up

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'bumpe' meaning 'lump' or 'swelling'

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Trivia

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1. Bumps on the skin can be caused by various conditions, such as pimples, warts, or moles.

2. In physics, a 'bump' can refer to a small disturbance or variation in a wave or signal.

3. Bumps can also be used as a slang term for parties or social gatherings.

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Related Concepts

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1. lump: A rounded mass or collection of matter. Bumps can be considered a type of lump.

2. bumping: The act of colliding or coming into contact with something. For example, a car can 'bump' into another car.

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Culture

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In literature, bumps are often used to describe obstacles or challenges that a character must overcome. In art, bumps can refer to textures or patterns in paintings or sculptures.

How to Memorize "bumps"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small ball or mound on a surface. Visualize touching it with your finger.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bumps' with the feeling of an uneven surface or texture.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'Bumps are small, raised surfaces'.

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