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/dʌmp/
Meaning & Definition
noun
a site for depositing trash or waste material; a garbage dump.
The city plans to close down the old dump and open a new waste management facility.
a place or condition of messy disorder.
His bedroom looked like a dump after he finished packing.
verb
to drop or let fall in a mass; to unload.
He dumped the contents of the bag onto the table.
to dispose of waste or unwanted material.
They decided to dump the old furniture instead of trying to sell it.
to quit or abandon someone or something suddenly.
She dumped him after realizing he wasn't the right person for her.
Etymology
Middle English; from Old Norse 'dynpa' meaning to fall or tumble.
Common Phrases and Expressions
dump truck
A truck designed to transport and unload bulk materials.
dump on
To criticize or pour negative feedback on someone.
in the dump
Feeling sad or depressed.
Related Words
litter
Waste material thrown away carelessly.
refuse
Waste or garbage.
landfill
A site for the disposal of waste materials.
Slang Meanings
A bad or unattractive place, often referring to a home or living situation.
After the party, their place looked like a total dump.
To break up with someone.
He got dumped last week; he's been really down about it.