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Definition lump in American English

lump noun

[countable] noun
/lʌmp/
1

a solid piece of something that does not have a regular shape

Example

a lump of metal/coal/clay

Example

a lump of cheese/butter/meat

Synonyms and related words
mass lump blur
1.1

a solid piece of sugar with a square shape

Synonyms and related words
angelica apple pie banana split
1.2

a solid piece in a substance that should be smooth or liquid

Example

Stir the sauce to get rid of any lumps.

Synonyms and related words
billow block cloud
2

a small hard part on or under your skin that is caused by illness or injury

Example

Doctors found a lump in her breast.

Example

There was a lump on my head where the ball hit me.

3

someone who is lazy or stupid

Synonyms and related words
fool lump clown layabout slob couch potato
3.1

someone, especially a child, who is heavy

Synonyms and related words
fatty lump tub
Definition lump in American English