bumps
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈbəmps// UK //bˈʌmps// bumps
n. small raised areas on a surface that is usually flat. You might feel them on a road or see them on your skin if you are cold.
n. small raised areas or swellings on a surface, often caused by an impact, an underlying structure, or a physical reaction. Plural form of the base noun.
The old road is full of bumps and holes.
After walking through the tall grass, she noticed several small red bumps on her ankles.
The pilot warned the passengers to keep their seatbelts fastened as the aircraft encountered several minor bumps while passing through the storm clouds.
Usage
Often used in the plural to describe a general texture or a series of small impacts.