Hump
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /hʌmp/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hump is a noun meaning A mound of earth.
Meaning
A mound of earth.
More Meanings
- A speed bump or speed hump.
- A deformity in humans caused by abnormal curvature of the upper spine.
- A rounded fleshy mass, such as on a camel or zebu.
- (British, slang, with definite article) A bad mood.
- A wave that forms in front of an operating hovercraft and impedes progress at low speeds.
- (vulgar, slang) An act of sexual intercourse.
- (slang) A painfully boorish person.
Example Sentences
That guy is such a hump!
She's got the hump with me.
Go away! You're giving me the right hump.
The cattle were very uncomfortable, standing humped up in the bushes.
Word Forms
- humps
- humping
- humped
Synonyms for hump
Depending on context, synonyms include gibbous, humpback, hunch, hunchback, heft, shoulder.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hunch, protuberance, bulge, gibbosity, gibbousness, bonk.
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