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rump

The correct spelling is rump.

How to pronounce rump

noun

IPA: /ˈɹʌmp/

Say it like: Rum-p

The correct spelling is rump. The hindquarters of a four-legged mammal, not including its legs

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The hindquarters of a four-legged mammal, not including its legs
  2. 2.A cut of meat from the rump of an animal.
  3. 3.The buttocks.
  4. 4.Remnant, as in Rump Parliament.

verb

  1. 1.To turn one's back on, to show one's (clothed) backside to, as a sign of disrespect.
  2. 2.(somewhat vulgar) To fuck. (Compare bum.)
  3. 3.To cheat.
  4. 4.To ramble; to move (or talk) aimlessly.
  5. 5.To move (someone or something) around.

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