lump

¹lump

noun \ˈləmp\

Definition of LUMP

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

Examples of LUMP

1. turning a lump of clay into a beautiful pot
2. He got a lump on his head after bumping into the doorway.

Origin of LUMP

Middle English

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to LUMP

Synonyms: blob, chunk, clod, clot, clump, dollop, glob, gob, gobbet, hunk, knob, nub, nubble, nugget, wad

Antonyms: success, triumph, victory, win

Related Words: bead, drop, globule; block, body, bulk; particle, piece, portion; bit, chip, crumb, granule, morsel, nubbin, patch, scrap

Near Antonyms: accomplishment, achievement; blowout, cakewalk, landslide, romp, runaway, sweep, walkaway, walkover

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