Meaning of 'bump'

noun

an impact as from a collision

Example: "The bump threw me off the bicycle."

Synonyms: blow

noun

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

Synonyms: extrusion

noun

a lump on the body caused by a blow

verb

to knock against with force or violence

Example: "My car bumped into the tree."

Synonyms: knock

verb

to dance erotically or dance with the pelvis thrust forward

Example: "I have been known to bump when my jam comes on the radio."

verb

to come upon, as if by accident

Example: "I bumped into them at the store."

Synonyms: find

verb

to assign to a lower position

Example: "I had to bump them due to performance issues."

Synonyms: relegate demote kick downstairs