bump
Third Person
bumps
Present Participle
bumping
Past Tense
bumped
Past Participle
bumped
1
to accidentally hit a part of one's body against something, especially with great force and in a way that causes injury
- He bumped his head on the low doorway as he entered the room.
- She bumped her knee against the table, causing a sharp pain.
- The child bumped his elbow on the wall while running.
- He accidentally bumped his shoulder against the doorframe.
- She bumped her foot on the edge of the bed, making her wince.
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2
down of the duck
3
dance erotically or dance with the pelvis thrust forward
4
to unexpectedly come across or meet someone or something, often by chance
- I bumped into an old friend at the bookstore.
- She bumped into an interesting article while researching online.
- We bumped into a hidden café while exploring the city.
- He bumped into his former professor at the airport.
- They bumped into an opportunity they hadn't anticipated.
5
remove or force from a position of dwelling previously occupied
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6
assign to a lower position; reduce in rank
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7
to take a small amount of powdered drug, usually by snorting, often repeatedly
- He bumped some cocaine before the party started.
- She is bumping small amounts throughout the night.
- They have bumped together at several festivals.
- He will bump again when the music gets louder.
- We were quietly bumping while chatting in the corner.