Definition of bumper Bumper

/bʌˈmpɚ/ - [bumper] - bump•er

We found 18 definitions of bumper from 6 different sources.

What does bumper mean?

Noun Plural: bumpers
bumper - a mechanical device consisting of bars at either end of a vehicle to absorb shock and prevent serious damage
		mechanical device mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles
		auto, automobile, motorcar, car, machine a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine; "he needs a car to get to work"
		motortruck, truck an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
bumper - a glass filled to the brim (especially as a toast); "we quaffed a bumper of ale"

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bumper (Noun)
A drinking vessel filled to the brim.
bumper (Noun)
Anything large or successful now usually attributively.
bumper (Noun)
Parts at the front and back of a vehicle which are meant to absorb the impact of a collision; fender.
bumper (Noun)
Any mechanical device used to absorb an impact, soften a collision, or protect against impact.
bumper (Noun)
Someone or something that bumps.
bumper (Noun)
A bouncer.
bumper (Noun)
A side wall of a pool table .
bumper (Noun)
A short ditty or jingle used to separate a show from the advertisements.
bumper (Adjective)
Large; filled to the bumpers at the top of a silo.

bumper (n.)
A cup or glass filled to the brim, or till the liquor runs over, particularly in drinking a health or toast.
bumper (n.)
A covered house at a theater, etc., in honor of some favorite performer.
bumper (n.)
That which bumps or causes a bump.
bumper (n.)
Anything which resists or deadens a bump or shock; a buffer.

bumper
A full glass; in all likelihood from its convexity or bump at the top: some derive it from a full glass formerly drunk to the health of the pope--AU BON PERE.