What does RUMPS mean?

Parts of Speech

Rumps is a noun.

Definitions

Rumps refers to the hindquarters of an animal, especially a domesticated mammal such as a sheep, cow, or horse.

Pronunciations

US: /rʌmps/

UK: /rʌmps/

Origin and Usage

Rumps originated from Middle English and Old English words that referred to the hindquarters of an animal. It is commonly used in the context of animal husbandry and butchery, as well as in the culinary arts when referring to cuts of meat.

Synonyms

Some synonyms for rumps include hindquarters, haunches, buttocks, and rear.

Related Words

Some related five letter words to rumps include crump, stump, trump, and plump.

Example Sentences

• She inspected the rumps of the cows before deciding which ones to purchase for the farm.
• The butcher expertly carved the rump roast into thin slices.
• He winced as he fell onto his rump after slipping on the icy sidewalk.