What does BUMPS mean?

Parts of Speech

Bumps is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

As a noun, bumps are small raised areas on a surface that are uneven or irregular. As a verb, bumps means to hit or knock against something or someone, or to move along a surface with jerks or jolts.

Pronunciations

• US: /bʌmps/
• UK: /bʌmps/

Origin and Usage

The origin of the word bumps is uncertain, but it is believed to have originated in the 16th century as a term for a raised area on the skin caused by a blow or injury. Today, bumps is used in a variety of contexts, including to describe physical sensations, surface textures, and movements.

Synonyms

As a noun, synonyms for bumps include lumps, protuberances, and humps. As a verb, synonyms for bumps include hits, knocks, and jars.

Related Words

Related 5 letter words to bumps include bulge, humps, and jolts.

Example Sentences

• As a noun: She felt bumps on her skin after being bitten by mosquitoes.
• As a verb: The car bumped along the unpaved road, making it difficult to read.