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Meaning of lumping

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

lumping

verb

Definitions

  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).

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

  2. To bear a heavy or awkward burden; to carry something unwieldy from one place to another.

  3. To hit or strike (a person).

noun

Definitions

  1. The act or result of lumping things together.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Bulky; heavy

    Example: a lumping great thing