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rump

 

[ rสŒmp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

body part

The term 'rump' refers to the hind part of an animal's body, particularly the back end. It is commonly used to describe the posterior of quadrupeds, including cattle and sheep. In human context, it may also refer informally to the buttocks.

Synonyms

backside, buttocks, hindquarters, rear

Examples of usage

  • The cow's rump is quite muscular.
  • She fell right on her rump.
  • He placed his hands on her rump.
  • The butcher cut the meat from the rump.

Translations

Translations of the word "rump" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rump

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคงเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hintern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bokong

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zadek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฐป

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fesses

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ trasero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kalรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—‰๋ฉ์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุคุฎุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zadek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zadok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‡€้ƒจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zadnjica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rassi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ั‚า›ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒซแƒแƒงแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ arxa

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ trasero

Etymology

The word 'rump' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old Norse word 'rumpr'. The term has been used in the English language since the 14th century and historically referred to the hind part of animals, particularly in the context of meat cuts. Its meaning has broadened over time to include informal references to human anatomy. The connection to the culinary world persists, especially in butchery, where the rump section of meat is prized for its flavor and tenderness. The usage of 'rump' in various phrases and idioms has also appeared in literature and common speech, cementing its place in the English language.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,569, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.