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The correct spelling is lumps.
How to pronounce lumps
noun
Say it like: Lum-ps
The correct spelling is lumps. Something that protrudes, sticks out, or sticks together; a cluster or blob; a mound or mass of no particular shape. For example: "Stir the gravy until there are no more lumps."
Usage Examples
“Stir the gravy until there are no more lumps.”
“The money arrived all at once as one big lump sum payment.”
“Do you want one lump or two with your coffee?”
Definition
noun
- 1.Something that protrudes, sticks out, or sticks together; a cluster or blob; a mound or mass of no particular shape.
- 2.A group, set, or unit.
- 3.A small, shaped mass of sugar, typically about a teaspoonful.
- 4.A dull or lazy person.
- 5.(as plural) A beating or verbal abuse.
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