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hump

The correct spelling is hump.

How to pronounce hump

/hʌmp/
noun

IPA: /hʌmp/

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The correct spelling is hump. A mound of earth. For example: "get the hump, have the hump, take the hump, give someone the hump"

Usage Examples

get the hump, have the hump, take the hump, give someone the hump

That guy is such a hump!

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A mound of earth.
  2. 2.A deformity in humans caused by abnormal curvature of the upper spine.
  3. 3.(animals) A rounded fleshy mass, such as on a camel or zebu.
  4. 4.An act of sexual intercourse.
  5. 5.(with definite article) A bad mood.

verb

  1. 1.To bend something into a hump.
  2. 2.To carry (something), especially with some exertion.
  3. 3.To rhythmically thrust the pelvis in a manner conducive to sexual intercourse
  4. 4.To prepare for a great exertion; to put forth effort.
  5. 5.To vex or annoy.

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