BUMP
/bʌmp/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of BUMP
A light blow or jolting collision.
The sound of such a collision.
A protuberance on a level surface.
To knock against or run into with a jolt.
To move up or down by a step; displace.
"I bumped the font size up to make my document easier to read."
To post in an Internet forum thread in order to raise the thread's profile by returning it to the top of the list of active threads.
Examples of BUMP in a Sentence
- "I bumped the font size up to make my document easier to read."
Word Details
Is BUMP a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BUMP is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like BUMP are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for BUMP
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | u | m | p | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BUMP
7 words from the letters in BUMP
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use BUMP in Word Games
BUMP is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: BUMP is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BUMP to find 7 additional valid words.