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bumper

bump·er

bumper

 
pronunciation:
buhm pr
parts of speech:
noun, adjective, transitive verb, intransitive verb
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: anything that bumps.
definition 2: a device for minimizing damage by absorbing the shock of impact, esp. the metal structure often found at the front and back of motor vehicles.
 
definition 3: a drinking glass or cup that is completely full, esp. of alcohol as for a toast.
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part of speech: adjective
definition: of exceptionally large quantity.
a bumper crop of apples
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part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: bumpers, bumpering, bumpered
definition 1: to fill (a glass or cup) completely.
definition 2: to drain a full drinking glass or cup as a toast to.
 
part of speech: intransitive verb
definition: to drink a toast.
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