Meaning & Definition of word "Rump"
Rump
/rʌmp/
noun:
- 1. the hind part of the body of a bird or mammal
- Example: The dog wagged its rump excitedly when it saw its owner.
- 2. the hindquarters of a human
- Example: She slipped on the ice and landed squarely on her rump.
- 3. the part of an animal carcass that includes the hind legs and the tail
- Example: The chef prepared a delicious rump roast for the dinner party.
- 4. a group of people who are considered to be less important or influential
- Example: The conference was attended by a rump of discontented members from the party.
Etymology
●Middle English, variant of 'romp', of uncertain origin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
rump and rumpus:
A silly or playful activity.
shaking one's rump:
To dance or move one's hips.
Related Words
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.
Slang Meanings of rump
Meaning: A person's buttocks.
● Example Sentence: She has a cute rump.
Meaning: Someone who is acting silly.
● Example Sentence: He’s being such a rump today.