n.
Pronunciation: ' l ə mp
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English
Date: 14th century
1 : a piece or mass of indefinite size and shape
2 a : AGGREGATE , TOTALITY <taken in the lump > b : MAJORITY
3 : PROTUBERANCE especially : an abnormal swelling
4 : a person who is heavy and awkward also : one who is stupid or dull
5 plural a : BEATINGS , BRUISES <had taken a lot of lump s growing up in the city> b : DEFEAT , LOSS <can cheerfully take his lump s on losers, because the payout is big on the winners ― Martin Mayer>
– lump in one's throat : a constriction of the throat caused by emotion