bumping
|bump-ing|
B1
/ˈbʌmpɪŋ/
(bump)
collision or impact
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bump' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'bumpen', where 'bump' meant 'to strike or knock against'.
Historical Evolution
'bumpen' transformed into the modern English word 'bump'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to strike or knock against', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42