bump synonyms

bump

n.

  1. A jarring collision

    knock, bang, bounce, jounce, jar, box, smash, pat, crack, jolt, crash, sideswipe, collision, blow, punch, hit, clap, push, shove, thrust, boost, shock, clash, impact, stroke, rap, tap, slap, smack, cuff, whack, thwack, clout, jab, jerk, crash, prod, jolt, slam, nudge, buffet, thud, swat*, bash*, wallop*, belt*, bat*, swipe*, thump*, poke*, clump*, plump*, clunk*, sock*, whop*, slug*; see also blow 1, collision 1.

  2. A swelling or bulge

    lump, projection, protuberance, knob; see bulge, swelling.

bump

v.

  1. To collide with

    collide, knock against, run into, strike; see crash 4, hit 1, 2.

  2. To make a bumping sound

    thud, whack, pound, smack, thwack, rap, slap, punch, slam, plop, plunk, thump, clump, bang, knock, clatter, clap, crash, rattle, thunder, tramp.

  3. To move with jerks or jolts

    bounce, jolt, jounce; see jar 1.

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