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The correct spelling is lumping.

How to pronounce lumping

verb

Say it like: Lum-pin-g

The correct spelling is lumping. To treat as a single unit; to group together in a casual or chaotic manner (as if forming an ill-defined lump of the items). For example: "People tend to lump turtles and tortoises together, when in fact they are different creatures."

Usage Examples

People tend to lump turtles and tortoises together, when in fact they are different creatures.

a lumping great thing

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To treat as a single unit; to group together in a casual or chaotic manner (as if forming an ill-defined lump of the items).
  2. 2.To bear a heavy or awkward burden; to carry something unwieldy from one place to another.
  3. 3.To hit or strike (a person).

noun

  1. 1.The act or result of lumping things together.

adjective

  1. 1.Bulky; heavy

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