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bump and grind


A sexually suggestive dance involving exaggerated hip movements, especially a striptease dance.

Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.


SIMPLE

The dancers performed a bump and grind at the club.

CONTEXTUAL

The music changed to a slow, heavy beat, and the performers began a bump and grind routine.

COMPLEX

The cabaret show featured a provocative bump and grind sequence that captivated the audience with its raw, rhythmic energy.


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  2. 02

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  3. 03

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  4. 04

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  5. 05

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  6. 06

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  7. 07

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  8. 08

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Last updated August 10, 2026