lump
UK: lʌmp | US: lʌmp
n. a compact mass of a substance, especially one without a definite shape
n. a swelling or protuberance, often abnormal
vt. to group things together indiscriminately
vi. to move heavily or awkwardly
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The word "lump" originates from Middle English lumpe, likely of Germanic origin, related to Dutch lomp (meaning "coarse" or "clumsy") and German Lumpen ("rag" or "scrap"). Its core idea revolves around a shapeless, solid mass, reflecting its usage across contexts—from physical objects to abstract groupings. The word’s simplicity and phonetic weight ("lump" sounds heavy) mirror its meaning.
She found a lump of clay in the garden.
The doctor checked the lump on his neck.
Don’t lump all the problems together—address them individually.
The elephant lumped through the dense forest.
He felt a lump in his throat after hearing the sad news.