Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rump
noun
/rĘŚmp/
Definition
The hind part of an animal, especially the part that is nearest to the tail.
Examples
- The horse kicked his hind leg, hitting the rider on the rump.
- After the long hike, they sat on the grass, taking a break on their rumps.
- In cooking, a rump roast is a cut of meat that comes from this part of the animal.
Meaning
In a broader sense, ‘rump’ can also refer to the rear end of a person or even metaphorically to the weaker or lesser part of a group.
Synonyms
- hindquarters
- rear
- backside
- behind
