1. a raised area or swelling on a surface
2. a minor collision or impact

1. to hit or strike against something
2. to move something to a higher position or level
Usage: informal

Examples

• She felt a small bump on her head after hitting the door.
• The car had a minor bump in the parking lot.
• I accidentally bumped into the table.
• He bumped his knee on the coffee table.
• The airline bumped me to first class.
• They decided to bump up the meeting time by an hour.
• There’s a speed bump on this road.
• The bump in the carpet made her trip.