Bumped definition: To have hit or struck something or someone, often accidentally, with a quick, forceful contact.
Definitions of Bumped
- 1verb
To have hit or struck something or someone, often accidentally, with a quick, forceful contact.
- 2verb(informal)
To have been involuntarily removed from a flight, event, or position, often due to overbooking or a similar issue.
- 3verb(informal)
To have been increased or raised, often informally, such as a price or quantity.
Example Sentences
“He accidentally bumped his head on the low ceiling.”
“The airline bumped several passengers from the overbooked flight.”
“They bumped up the volume of the music.”
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Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions
To meet someone unexpectedly.
To increase something, often a price or quantity.
A minor problem or setback.
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