adj
Uncommon
bumping
BUHM-pihng
Bumping (adj) means slang for excellent, exciting, or full of energy. Example: “The party was bumping until 2 a.m.”
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Slang for excellent, exciting, or full of energy.
"The party was bumping until 2 a.m."
How to use bumping
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSlang for lively, exciting, or great — often describing a party or music.
When to use it
Very informal slang.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more bumping
- Superlative
- most bumping
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The party was _____ until 2 a.m.
Rhymes for bumping
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What does “bumping” mean?
The word “bumping” means slang for excellent, exciting, or full of energy. In plain terms, slang for lively, exciting, or great — often describing a party or music.
How do you pronounce “bumping”?
“Bumping” is pronounced BUHM-pihng (/ˈbʌmpɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “bumping” in a sentence?
Here is “bumping” used in a sentence: “The party was bumping until 2 a.m.”
What part of speech is “bumping”?
“Bumping” is an adjective.
Is “bumping” a common word?
“Bumping” is an uncommon word in modern English.
