rump
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rump

noun \ˈrəmp\

Definition of RUMP

1
a : the upper rounded part of the hindquarters of a quadruped mammal
b : buttocks
c : the sacral or dorsal part of the posterior end of a bird
2
: a cut of meat (as beef) between the loin and round — see beef illustration
3
: a small or inferior remnant or offshoot; especially : a group (as a parliament) carrying on in the name of the original body after the departure or expulsion of a large number of its members

Examples of RUMP

  1. I slipped and fell on my rump.
  2. <she plopped down on her rump to listen to the campfire story>

Origin of RUMP

Middle English, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Dan rumpe rump; akin to Middle High German rumph torso
First Known Use: 15th century

Related to RUMP

Synonyms
backside, behind, booty (also bootie) [slang], bottom, breech, bum, buns, butt, caboose, can, cheeks, derriere (or derrière), duff, fanny, fundament, hams, haunches, heinie [slang], hunkers, keister (also keester) [slang], nates, posterior, rear, rear end, buttocks, seat, tail, tail end, tush [slang]

Other Anatomy Terms

bilateral symmetry, carotid, cartilage, dorsal, entrails, prehensile, renal, solar plexus, supine, thoracic, ventral

rump

noun \ˈrəmp\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of RUMP

1
: the upper rounded part of the hindquarters of a quadruped mammal
2
: the seat of the body : buttocks

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