First Known Use: circa 1586
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1clump
noun \ˈkləmp\
: a small ball or mass of something
: a group of things or people that are close together
: a loud, heavy sound made by footsteps
Full Definition of CLUMP
1
: a group of things clustered together <a clump of bushes>
2
: a compact mass
3
: a heavy tramping sound
— clumpy \ˈkləm-pē\ adjective
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Origin of CLUMP
probably from Low German klump
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2clump
verb
: to form a mass or clump
: to walk with loud, heavy steps
Full Definition of CLUMP
intransitive verb
1
: to walk or move clumsily and noisily
2
: to form clumps
transitive verb
: to arrange in or cause to form clumps
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First Known Use of CLUMP
1665
CLUMPY Defined for Kids
1clump
noun \ˈkləmp\
Definition of CLUMP for Kids
1
: a group of things clustered together <a clump of bushes>
2
: a cluster or lump of something <A clump of mashed potatoes fell on his lap.>
3
: a heavy tramping sound
2clump
verb
clumpedclump·ing
Definition of CLUMP for Kids
1
: to form or cause to form a clump or clumps
2
: to walk with loud heavy steps : clomp
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