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.