Clump Definition & Meaning
clump
- noun
- a grouping of a number of similar things; "a bunch of trees"; "a cluster of admirers"
- a compact mass; "a ball of mud caught him on the shoulder"
- a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)
- verb
- make or move along with a sound as of a horse's hooves striking the ground
- come together as in a cluster or flock; "The poets constellate in this town every summer"
- walk clumsily
- 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:
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"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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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does clump mean?
- a grouping of a number of similar things; "a bunch of trees"; "a cluster of admirers" a compact mass; "a ball of mud caught him on the shoulder" a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects) make or move along with a sound as of a horse's hooves striking the ground come together as in a cluster or flock; "The poets constellate in this town every summer" walk clumsily gather or cause to gather into a cluster; "She bunched her fingers into a fist"
- What part of speech is clump?
- Clump is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does clump have?
- Clump has 7 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).