Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rump
noun
/rĘŚmp/
Definition
The hind part of a person or animal, especially the buttocks.
Examples
- The horse kicked out with its rump.
- After the long hike, she felt discomfort in her rump.
- The chef prepared a meal using the tender rump of beef.
Meaning
In animals, particularly livestock, the term refers to the rear section of their body. In humans, it usually refers to the fleshy part that one sits on.
Synonyms
- behind
- rump roast
- posteriors
