Meaning & Definition of word "Hump"

noun:

• 1. A rounded protuberance or a raised area on a surface.
  • Example: The camel has a large hump on its back that stores fat.
• 2. An elevated piece of land; a hill or mound.
  • Example: We climbed to the top of the hump for a better view of the valley.
• 3. A difficult or challenging situation that one must overcome.
  • Example: After getting past the initial hump, the project proceeded smoothly.

verb:

• 1. To thrust or push something up or forward, often in a laborious way.
  • Example: They had to hump the heavy loads up the hill.
• 2. To have sexual intercourse; often used in a slang context.
  • Example: The young couple was caught humping in the back seat of the car.