Clump Definition

clump
noun
  1. a grouping of a number of similar things; "a bunch of trees"; "a cluster of admirers"
  2. a compact mass; "a ball of mud caught him on the shoulder"
  3. a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)
verb
  1. make or move along with a sound as of a horse's hooves striking the ground
  2. come together as in a cluster or flock; "The poets constellate in this town every summer"
  3. walk clumsily
  4. gather or cause to gather into a cluster; "She bunched her fingers into a fist"

"Clump" in song lyrics

See how clump is used in real songs:

  • "Gods and monsters yield the lump sum of the dolt clump"
    Aesop Rock — Spare a Match
  • "So phat now call me Professor Clump"
    J.D. (Jermaine Dupri) f/ Da Brat, Usher — The Party Continues
  • "And come up with a trust fundy, dust bunny, spongey clump"
    MC Paul Barman — Excuse You

Words that rhyme with clump

Usage tips for "clump"

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