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lump


Main Entry: 1lump
Pronunciation: \ˈləmp\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English
Date: 14th century

1 : a piece or mass of indefinite size and shape
2 a : aggregate, totality <taken in the lump> b : majority
3 : protuberance; especially : an abnormal swelling
4 : a person who is heavy and awkward; also : one who is stupid or dull
5 plural a : beatings, bruises <had taken a lot of lumps growing up in the city> b : defeat, loss <can cheerfully take his lumps on losers, because the payout is big on the winners — Martin Mayer>

lump in one's throat : a constriction of the throat caused by emotion


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