bump off
To kill, especially to murder.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The criminal planned to bump off his rival.”
“In the detective novel, the villain hired a professional to bump off the wealthy business owner.”
“The ruthless dictator ordered his guards to bump off any political opponents who dared to challenge his absolute authority.”
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bump and grind
A sexually suggestive dance involving exaggerated hip movements, especially a striptease dance.
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bump in the road
A setback or obstacle, especially one which is relatively minor.
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bump into
To meet by chance.
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bump up
To increase something suddenly.
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royal bumps
A ritual of two or more persons holding another person by the arms and legs, face up, while bumping them repeatedly on the floor. In modern times it is a lighthearted affair, generally performed only on a young person's birthday with the number of bumps corresponding to the person's age in years. Historically it was a hazing.
Last updated August 10, 2026