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Lump Definition & Meaning

lump
noun
  1. a compact mass; "a ball of mud caught him on the shoulder"
  2. an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement
  3. an awkward stupid person
  4. a large piece of something without definite shape; "a hunk of bread"; "a lump of coal"
verb
  1. put together indiscriminately; "lump together all the applicants"
  2. group or chunk together in a certain order or place side by side

"Lump" in song lyrics

See how lump is used in real songs:

  • "PUNK, I got some some stuff that'll bust through your pest LUMP"
    Akinyele — The Bomb
  • "The more our pockets lump"
    Anotha Level — Just Feelin'
  • "Make the world jump, the girls hump, collect a lump"
    Black Sheep — Gotta Get Up

Words that rhyme with lump

Usage tips for "lump"

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Frequently asked questions

What does lump mean?
a compact mass; "a ball of mud caught him on the shoulder" an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement an awkward stupid person a large piece of something without definite shape; "a hunk of bread"; "a lump of coal" put together indiscriminately; "lump together all the applicants" group or chunk together in a certain order or place side by side
What part of speech is lump?
Lump is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does lump have?
Lump has 6 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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