rump

Meanings

• noun

  The fleshy part of the body of an animal, forming the buttocks in humans or the haunches in other animals.

  - "The cowboy sat on his rump while mending his boots."
  - "The elephant's large rump obstructed the view of the savanna."

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Synonyms

round , croupe , crupper

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rump
jump , lump , hump

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Variants

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rump , rumps

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Etymology

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Old English rumpe, probably from a Germanic base meaning 'rounded mass'.

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Trivia

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1. The rump is the part of an animal that is typically used for leather production.

2. In some cultures, the rump is considered a delicacy when prepared as jerky or barbecue.

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Related Concepts

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1. haunches: Another term for the back part of an animal's body, including the buttocks and thighs.

2. buttocks: The fleshy parts of the human body located at the back of the pelvis.

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Culture

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In English folklore, the rump is a symbol of power and authority, as seen in the phrase 'rumpus,' meaning a noisy and chaotic disturbance. In literature, 'rump' has been used metaphorically to describe a person's character or behavior.

How to Memorize "rump"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a round, fleshy part of an animal's body or a person's buttocks.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rump' with the concept of a round, fleshy mass.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'rump' and the phrase 'Round, Under, Muscles, and Padding' to remember its meaning.

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