Rump

Pronunciation: /rʌmp/

Definitions of rump

noun the hind part of the body, especially the buttocks

Example Sentences

A1 The cow has a white rump.

A2 The horse swished its tail to chase away flies from its rump.

B1 The chef prepared a delicious rump roast for dinner.

B2 The politician was criticized for his insensitive comments about the lower rump of society.

C1 The archaeologist discovered a well-preserved mammoth rump bone in the excavation site.

C2 The artist painted a stunning portrait of a nude woman with her back facing the viewer, showcasing her elegant rump.

Examples of rump in a Sentence

formal The chef prepared a delicious rump roast for the dinner party.

informal I can't believe how big that cow's rump is!

slang Check out the size of that dude's rump, it's massive!

figurative The company's profits took a hit, but they managed to recover and bounce back stronger than ever, showing they have a strong rump.

Grammatical Forms of rump

• past tense: rumped
• plural: rumps
• comparative: more rump
• superlative: most rump
• present tense: rump
• future tense: will rump
• perfect tense: have rumped
• continuous tense: is rumping
• singular: rump
• positive degree: rump
• infinitive: to rump
• gerund: rumping
• participle: rumping

Origin and Evolution of rump

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'rump' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'rumpa' meaning the hind part of an animal.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'rump' evolved to also refer to the buttocks of a person, particularly in informal or humorous contexts.