First Known Use: 15th century
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rump
noun \ˈrəmp\
: the back part of an animal's body where the thighs join the hips
: a piece of meat that comes from the rump of a cow
: the part of the body you sit on
Full Definition of RUMP
1
a : the upper rounded part of the hindquarters of a quadruped mammal b : buttocks c : the sacral or dorsal part of the posterior end of a bird
2
: a cut of meat (as beef) between the loin and round — see beef illustration
3
: a small or inferior remnant or offshoot; especially : a group (as a parliament) carrying on in the name of the original body after the departure or expulsion of a large number of its members
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Origin of RUMP
Middle English, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Dan rumpe rump; akin to Middle High German rumph torso
Related to RUMP
- Synonyms
- backside, behind, booty (also bootie) [slang], bottom, breech, bum, buns, butt, caboose, can, cheeks, derriere (or derrière), duff, fanny, fundament, hams, haunches, heinie [slang], hunkers, keister (also keester) [slang], nates, posterior, rear, rear end, buttocks, seat, tail, tail end, tush [slang]
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RUMP Defined for Kids
rump
noun \ˈrəmp\
Definition of RUMP for Kids
1
: the back part of an animal's body where the hips and thighs join
2
: a cut of beef between the loin and the round
Medical Dictionary
rump
noun \ˈrəmp\
Medical Definition of RUMP
1
: the upper rounded part of the hindquarters of a quadruped mammal
2
: the seat of the body : buttocks
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