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lump (1)

lump [ lump ]


noun  (plural lumps)
Definition:
 
1. solid chunk: a small irregularly shaped solid mass or piece

2. tumor: a tumor or other swelling in the body

3. sugar cube: a small cube of solid sugar

4. large and clumsy person: somebody regarded as large and unintelligent or clumsy ( informal insult )



plural noun lumps 
Definition:
 
hardship: harsh, often undeserved, criticism, punishment, or hardship ( informal )
You have to take your lumps like everyone else.



verb  (past and past participle lumped, present participle lump·ing, 3rd person present singular lumps)
Definition:
 
1. transitive verb group things together carelessly: to consider people, ideas, or objects as a single group, often without good reason
All the students were lumped together as lazy.

2. intransitive verb move heavily: to move in a heavy and clumsy manner
He lumped along.



adjective 
Definition:
 
in lumps: in small cubes or lumps
lump sugar

[14th century. Origin ?]

take or get your lumps to get or endure difficult experiences, often undeserved, such as hardship, punishment, and physical blows (informal)

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