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Bulge Definition & Meaning

bulge
noun
  1. something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings; "the gun in his pocket made an obvious bulge"; "the hump of a camel"; "he stood on the rocky prominence"; "the occipital protuberance was well developed"; "the bony excrescence between its horns"
verb
  1. swell or protrude outwards; "His stomach bulged after the huge meal"
  2. bulge out; form a bulge outward, or be so full as to appear to bulge
  3. bulge outward; "His eyes popped"
  4. cause to bulge or swell outwards

"Bulge" in song lyrics

See how bulge is used in real songs:

  • "My britches low, my britches got a bulge"
    Homeboy Sandman — Lightening Bolt. Lightening Rod.
  • "I seen honey and yo, I tried to hide the bulge"
    Juggaknots — I'm Gonna Kill You
  • "And her eyes in her sockets they were starting to bulge"
    Lateef the Truthspeaker f/ RV Salters — Facing That Void

Usage tips for "bulge"

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Frequently asked questions

What does bulge mean?
something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings; "the gun in his pocket made an obvious bulge"; "the hump of a camel"; "he stood on the rocky prominence"; "the occipital protuberance was well developed"; "the bony excrescence between its horns" swell or protrude outwards; "His stomach bulged after the huge meal" bulge out; form a bulge outward, or be so full as to appear to bulge bulge outward; "His eyes popped" cause to bulge or swell outwards
What part of speech is bulge?
Bulge is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does bulge have?
Bulge has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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