Definitions

1. verb

to knock or strike something with a dull thud, often in a clumsy or ineffectual manner.

“She numped the wall with her elbow, leaving a large bruise.”

2. verb, transitive

to knock or strike (something) with a dull thud, often in a clumsy or ineffectual manner.

“He numped the door with his fist, but it didn’t budge.”

3. noun

a dull thud or a clumsy blow.

“The nump of her falling was loud enough to wake the whole neighborhood.”