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British slang
A large, often slow or clumsy person.
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Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
UK
Formality
Informal.
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lump means A large, often slow or clumsy person. It is best read as british slang associated with UK.
"lump" means A large, often slow or clumsy person. In UK, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
Clumsy; awkward.
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Someone from rural Ireland.
A slang term for a Canadian person.
An opportunist or risk-taker, often dubiously.
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