Dump On

Pronunciation: /dʌmp ɒn/

Definitions of dump on

verb to criticize or treat someone unfairly or unkindly

Example Sentences

A1 Please don't dump on the floor, use the trash can.

A2 I saw someone dump on the sidewalk last night.

B1 It's not polite to dump on others just because you're upset.

B2 The company decided to dump on their old supplier and switch to a new one.

C1 The politician's speech was full of attempts to dump on their opponents.

C2 The media often tries to dump on celebrities for the slightest mistake.

Examples of dump on in a Sentence

formal It is inappropriate to dump on others in a professional setting.

informal Don't dump on me for being late, I had a valid reason.

slang Stop dumping on me, I'm doing my best.

figurative She felt like life was continuously dumping on her with one problem after another.

Grammatical Forms of dump on

• past tense: dumped on
• plural: dump on
• comparative: more dump on
• superlative: most dump on
• present tense: dumps on
• future tense: will dump on
• perfect tense: have dumped on
• continuous tense: is dumping on
• singular: dumps on
• positive degree: dump on
• infinitive: to dump on
• gerund: dumping on
• participle: dumping on

Origin and Evolution of dump on

First Known Use: 1960 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The origin of the phrase 'dump on' can be traced back to American slang.

Evolution of the word: Originally used informally to mean criticize or complain about someone or something, the phrase 'dump on' has evolved to also mean to unload or deposit something on someone, often in a negative way.