Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rump
noun
/rĘŚmp/
Definition
The hind part of an animal or the rear section of a person.
Examples
- The dog wagged its rump happily as it saw its owner.
- In cooking, the term ‘rump roast’ refers to a cut of meat taken from the back of the animal.
- He fell and landed hard on his rump.
Meaning
In anatomy, ‘rump’ refers to the back end of an animal, particularly in livestock. In informal contexts, it can also refer to a person’s buttocks.
Synonyms
- rear
- buttocks
- hindquarters
- back end
