First Known Use: 1676
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1bumper
noun bum·per \ˈbəm-pər\
Definition of BUMPER
1
: a brimming cup or glass
2
: something unusually large
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Origin of BUMPER
probably from bump to bulge
2bumper
adjective
: unusually large
: very good or successful
Full Definition of BUMPER
1
: unusually large <a bumper crop>
2
: banner 2
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First Known Use of BUMPER
1885
Related to BUMPER
- Synonyms
- A-OK, A1, awesome, bang-up, banner, beautiful, blue-chip, blue-ribbon, boffo, bonny (also bonnie) [chiefly British], boss [slang], brag, brave, bully, excellent, capital, choice, classic, cool [slang], corking, crackerjack, cracking, dandy, divine, dope [slang], down [slang], dynamite, fab, fabulous, famous, fantabulous [slang], fantastic, fine, first-class, first-rate, first-string, five-star, four-star, frontline, gangbusters (also gangbuster), gilt-edged (or gilt-edge), gone [slang], grand, great, groovy, heavenly, high-class, hot, hype [slang], immense, jim-dandy, keen, lovely, marvelous (or marvellous), mean, neat, nifty, noble, number one (also No. 1), numero uno, out-of-sight [slang], par excellence, peachy, peachy keen, phat [slang], prime, primo [slang], prize, prizewinning, quality, radical [slang], righteous [slang], sensational, slick, splendid, stellar, sterling, superb, superior, superlative, supernal, swell, terrific, tip-top, top, top-flight, top-notch, top-of-the-line, topping [chiefly British], top-shelf, unsurpassed, wizard [chiefly British], wonderful
3bumper
noun bump·er \ˈbəm-pər\
Definition of BUMPER
1
: a device for absorbing shock or preventing damage (as in collision); specifically : a bar at either end of an automobile
2
: one that bumps
3
: a brief interval on radio or television filled with music, video shots, or voice-overs that marks a break between a program and a commercial
First Known Use of BUMPER
1839
BUMPER Defined for Kids
1bumper
noun bump·er \ˈbəm-pər\
Definition of BUMPER for Kids
: a bar across the front or back of a motor vehicle intended to lessen shock or damage from collision
2bumper
adjective bum·per \ˈbəm-pər\
Definition of BUMPER for Kids
: larger or finer than usual <a bumper crop of corn>
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