bumps
word · lemma: bump
/ˈbəmps/
buhmps
/bˈʌmps/
buhmps
Definition
Small raised areas or swellings on a surface or the body. Also refers to light hits or shocks from objects or surfaces.
Usage & Nuances
Used as a plural noun for physical lumps (body, roads) or metaphorically for minor difficulties. Common phrases: 'speed bumps' (road humps), 'bumps on the skin.' Not usually used for severe injuries.
Spanish: bultos - golpes - topesPortuguese (BR): caroços - solavancos - batidasPortuguese (PT): caroços - solavancos - batidasChinese (Simplified): 隆起 - 碰撞 - 小包Chinese (Traditional): 隆起 - 碰撞 - 小包Hindi: ऊबड़-खाबड़ जगहें - टक्करें - गठानेंArabic: نتوءات - صدمات - كدماتBengali: গুটি - ফোলা - আঘাত (হালকা)Russian: шишки - бугорки - неровностиJapanese: でこぼこ - しこり - こぶVietnamese: nốt sần - chỗ gồ ghề - vết sưngKorean: 혹 - 울퉁불퉁함Turkish: yumru - tümsek - şişlikUrdu: ابھار - پھوڑے - گانٹھیںIndonesian: benjol - tonjolan - bintik
Example Sentences
I got a few bumps when I fell off my bike.
basic
Watch out for the bumps or you might spill your coffee.
natural
Those allergy bumps on my skin are so itchy.
natural
Every trip has its bumps, but we always find a way through.
natural
She has red bumps on her arm.
basic
There are bumps on the road outside my house.
basic