lump; knot; problem; troublesome
Meanings
5 senses · 15 examplesnoun
lump on skin or muscle; bump; swelling
Used literally for physical bumps, rashes, or muscle knots.
He got a red mosquito bite bump.
She has a muscle knot on her shoulder.
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This ointment can reduce lumps.
noun
small ball-shaped or lump-like thing; knot
Can refer to things like dough balls, clumps of thread, or small solid objects.
Dough drop soup is delicious.
The yarn formed a knot that can't be untied.
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There are a few clumps of mud on the ground.
noun
knotty problem; mental block; hang-up
Often used metaphorically for psychological issues, grudges, or complex problems.
The knot in his heart was finally untied.
There's a hang-up between the two of them.
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This technical problem is a real knotty issue.
classifier
[dialect] measure word for ball-shaped or lumpy things
dialectA dialectal classifier, primarily used in Northern China. Use is informal.
He picked up a lump of stone.
Bring me a piece of cake.
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There's a clod of earth on the ground.
adjective
[dialect] troublesome; awkward; difficult to deal with
dialectDescribes a situation or person that is awkward, complicated, or causes trouble.
This matter is really troublesome and hard to handle.
He has a particularly difficult temperament.
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Don't make things too complicated.