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Bumping the lamp

To go above and beyond expectations when completing a given task/project.
A genericized phrase originally used within the animation industry and the film industry as a whole. Based on a scene from the 1988 mixed live-action/animated film 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit' in which the main live-action character, Eddie Valiant, bumps into a ceiling lamp whilst handcuffed to the main animated character, Roger Rabbit, causing the lamp to continually swing back and forth throughout the remainder of the scene.
The term refers to how the animators went on to meticulously hand-draw unique shadows for the animated character for every frame of the scene.
The phrase went on to become a company mythos for the Walt Disney Company, then as a guiding principle within the greater film industry, and now sees use generally.
We follow the mythos of 'bumping the lamp' with the service at our veterinary practice.
by BronzeManul June 11, 2019
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bumping his gums

Talking about nothing, talking just to hear yourself. Trash talking with no meaning or value of the conversation.
He was "bumping his gums" at the card table.
by One Light October 26, 2013
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Baboon bumping

This is animalistic sex accompanied by sweat and noise!
Kendra and Ben Dover got down in the back yard, for some real baboon bumping bend overs!
by I, Wreckerrr May 17, 2021
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bumping fur

The act of two unshaven women performing vagina to vagina sex, also known as scissoring.
"Damn you should of been there when me and Jessica were bumping fur, I think I know what gender I truly want now."
by Dropgun Favouritism. May 2, 2014
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Muffin Bumping

The act of two lesbians smashing their vaginas together in order to recieve sexual gratification.
Hey Nicole you down for some muffin bumping?

Sure, I'll bring my Melissa Ethridge CD!
by edenri July 2, 2016
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bumping nasties

Sex, as in thrusting two hairy, smelly parts of the body into each other till gooey liquids spurt out.
We were bumping nasties all night man, she was looser than my ass after an all you can eat mexican buffet!
by Anonymous May 28, 2003
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bumping stinkies

The act of having sex with foul smelling reproductive organs.
After a hard workout, both Mary and John were bumping stinkies despite not having taken a shower first.
by PaulJohnson October 3, 2008
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