bump — a light blow or a jolting collision
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a light blow or a jolting collision
Pronunciation (IPA): /bʌmp/
Korean meaning: 가벼운 충격, 부딪침
Korean pronunciation: **범**프
Example Sentences
- My boss got bumped from his flight and missed the important meeting.
- I keep bumping into my high school teacher at the grocery store - it's getting awkward!
- The company decided to bump up everyone's salary by 5% this year.
bump
NOUN//bʌmp//
a light blow or a jolting collision
Two pedestrians experience a light bump on the busy sidewalk
Bump, pump your legs, and jump to the sky!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
16세기 중반에 등장한 의성어로, 충돌 소리를 모방한 단어입니다. 'bump'라는 소리 자체가 무언가 부딪치는 소리를 연상시키는 자연스러운 언어 현상입니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My boss got bumped from his flight and missed the important meeting.”
“I keep bumping into my high school teacher at the grocery store - it's getting awkward!”
“The company decided to bump up everyone's salary by 5% this year.”
“She's only three months pregnant, but she's already showing a tiny baby bump.”
“Every time I drive over that speed bump, my coffee spills everywhere.”
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