Ump
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ʌmp/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ump is a noun meaning (sports, informal) An umpire.
Meaning
(sports, informal) An umpire.
More Meanings
- (ambitransitive) To act as an umpire (in).
Example Sentences
If you take it to court, you're the guy who screams at the ump ’cause they don't like the call at the plate.
On the block when we were growing up we called him Ronnie the Enforcer because he umped all the stickball games and reffed the hockey.
Word Forms
- umps
- umping
- umped
Synonyms for ump
Depending on context, synonyms include umpire.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include umpire, ref, majority, bumper, ball-up, upright.
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