adj Uncommon

bumped

buhmpt

Bumped (adj) means having bumps or swellings on the surface. Example: “The old car had a bumped and dented hood.”

adj

Having bumps or swellings on the surface.

"The old car had a bumped and dented hood."

How to use bumped

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCovered in small bumps or dents.

more bumped comparative, most bumped superlative

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The old car had a _____ and dented hood.

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What does “bumped” mean?

The word “bumped” means having bumps or swellings on the surface. In plain terms, covered in small bumps or dents.

How do you pronounce “bumped”?

“Bumped” is pronounced buhmpt (/bʌmpt/ in IPA).

How do you use “bumped” in a sentence?

Here is “bumped” used in a sentence: “The old car had a bumped and dented hood.”

What part of speech is “bumped”?

“Bumped” is an adjective.

Is “bumped” a common word?

“Bumped” is an uncommon word in modern English.