Meaning & Definition of word "Dump"
Dump
/dʌmp/
noun:
- 1. a site for depositing trash or waste material; a garbage dump.
- Example: The city plans to close down the old dump and open a new waste management facility.
- 2. a place or condition of messy disorder.
- Example: His bedroom looked like a dump after he finished packing.
verb:
- 1. to drop or let fall in a mass; to unload.
- Example: He dumped the contents of the bag onto the table.
- 2. to dispose of waste or unwanted material.
- Example: They decided to dump the old furniture instead of trying to sell it.
- 3. to quit or abandon someone or something suddenly.
- Example: 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 of dump
Meaning: A bad or unattractive place, often referring to a home or living situation.
● Example Sentence: After the party, their place looked like a total dump.
Meaning: To break up with someone.
● Example Sentence: He got dumped last week; he's been really down about it.