1. plural of bump; raised areas or swellings on a surface
2. small injuries or bruises caused by hitting something

1. third person singular present of bump; hits or strikes against something
2. moves something to a higher position or level
Usage: informal

Examples

• The road was full of bumps and potholes.
• She had several bumps on her head after the accident.
• He always bumps into the coffee table in the dark.
• The airline bumps passengers when flights are overbooked.
• The company bumps up salaries every year.
• Watch out for speed bumps in the parking lot.
• The child bumps his knee on the playground equipment.