bump

/bˈʌmp/

/ˈbəmp/

[verb] [noun]

to bump

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to accidentally hit a part of one's body against something, especially with great force and in a way that causes injury

synonyms : knock

down of the duck

dance erotically or dance with the pelvis thrust forward

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

synonyms : chance

encounter

find

happen

remove or force from a position of dwelling previously occupied

synonyms : dislodge

assign to a lower position; reduce in rank

synonyms : break

demote

kick downstairs

relegate

antonyms : promote

Bump

[NOUN]

a swelling on the body caused by illness or injury

an impact (as from a collision)

synonyms : blow

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

synonyms : bulge

a popular dance style introduced in the 1970s in the United States, involving partners, typically one male and one female, bumping their hips to the beat of the music

Examples

1. The car took the speed bump without slowing down.

2. If he actively participates, he won't be sitting like a bump on a log in the next team activity.

3. Her lack of engagement during the event made her appear like a bump on a log.

4. During the team brainstorming session, he sat there like a bump on a log, not offering any ideas or input.

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