Bump and Shake

Similar meaning words

mutual synonyms sentence examples collocations

Bump

Bump verb - To come into usually forceful contact with something.

Show all Definitions

Shake is a synonym for bump in bounce topic. In some cases you can use "Shake" instead the word "Bump" as a verb or a noun, when it comes to topics like jerk, jolt, collide.

Nearby Words: bumped, bumper, bumpy, bumping

Shake

Shake verb - To make a series of small irregular or violent movements.

Show all Definitions

Synonyms for Shake

Antonyms for Shake

Bump is a synonym for shake in bounce topic. Sometimes you can use "Bump" instead the word "Shake" as a verb or a noun, if it concerns topics such as quiver, jolt.

Nearby Words: shaky, shaking, shaken, shakedown, shaker

Mutual synonyms

How words are described

good	good bump	good shake
better	better bump	better shake
hard	hard bump	hard shake
large	large bump	large shake
Other adjectives: serious, huge, little, slight, quick, subtle, slightest, extra.

Common collocations

house	bump house	shake house
time	bump time	shake time
box	bump box	shake box
bit	bump bit	shake bit
Other words: head, ring, fist, hands, heads, hips, fists.

Both words in one sentence

Shake it slowly Do that bump and grind, woah Rotate slowly Make it bump and grind, woah, yeah, huh

Source: Mating Dance
On NCIS, after newcomer Nikki Jardine refuses to shake hands with anyone on account of being a germaphobe, the team settles for a light fist bump.

Source: Handshake Substitute
It is often combined with a handshake, so that two men approach, shake hands, throw the free arm around their partner, briefly bump chests, and separate without any further fanfare.

Source: Man Hug

More sentences

Cite this Source

Shake and Bump. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/bump/shake

Bump & Shake. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/bump/shake>.

Shake or Bump. 2016. Accessed August 16, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/bump/shake.

Google Ngram Viewer shows how "bump" and "shake" have occurred on timeline