Rump

/rʌmp/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the hind part of the body of a bird or mammal

The dog wagged its rump excitedly when it saw its owner.

the hindquarters of a human

She slipped on the ice and landed squarely on her rump.

the part of an animal carcass that includes the hind legs and the tail

The chef prepared a delicious rump roast for the dinner party.

a group of people who are considered to be less important or influential

The conference was attended by a rump of discontented members from the party.

Middle English, variant of 'romp', of uncertain origin.

rump and rumpus

A silly or playful activity.

shaking one's rump

To dance or move one's hips.

butt

The rounded part of the body that a person sits on.

backside

A term for the rear part of the body.

behind

The rear side of something.

A person's buttocks.

She has a cute rump.

Someone who is acting silly.

He’s being such a rump today.