Definitions for: Bumper


[n] a mechanical device consisting of bars at either end of vehicle absorb shock and prevent damage
[adj] extraordinarily abundant; "a bumper crop"



Webster (1913) Definition: Bum"per, n. [A corruption of bumbard, bombard, a large
drinking vessel.]
1. A cup or glass filled to the brim, or till the liquor runs
over, particularly in drinking a health or toast.

He frothed his bumpers to the brim. --Tennyson.

2. A covered house at a theater, etc., in honor of some
favorite performer. [Cant]


Bump"er, n.
1. That which bumps or causes a bump.

2. Anything which resists or deadens a bump or shock; a
buffer.

Synonyms: abundant

See Also: auto, automobile, bumper guard, car, machine, mechanical device, motorcar, motortruck, truck

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