lump
lump Lexical Profile
lump Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A compact mass of a substance, especially one without a definite or regular shape.
"She added a lump of sugar to her afternoon tea."
A localized swelling under the skin or within the body, often indicative of an injury or illness.
"The doctor examined the small lump on the patient's arm to ensure it was benign."
A heavy, clumsy, or dull person.
"He sat on the couch like a lump all weekend instead of helping with the chores."
• verb
To group or categorize disparate items together, often disregarding their individual differences or nuances.
"It is unfair to lump all teenagers together as irresponsible and rebellious."
To tolerate or endure something disagreeable without choice (usually in the phrase 'like it or lump it').
"She made it clear that they would have to accept the new policy, whether they liked it or lumped it."
To form into a compact mass or series of masses.
"If the sauce is not stirred continuously, it will begin to lump."
• Rhymes for lump
Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'lumpe' or 'lompe', likely of Germanic origin, related to Danish 'lump' (block, stump) and Dutch 'lomp' (rag, clumsy).
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