Definition of «hump»

The term "hump" can have several different meanings depending on its context.

1) In a general sense, it could refer to an elevated area or mound, such as in the phrase "over the hump," which means reaching the highest point of something and beginning the decline.

2) It can also be used figuratively to describe a difficult obstacle that must be overcome, as in the phrase "a tough hump to get over."

3) In some contexts, it could refer to an act of sexual intercourse or other intimate physical contact between two people, often used in phrases such as "gave him a hump" or "had a hump with her."

4) Finally, the term can also be used colloquially to describe a certain part of the body - specifically, the back or neck region. For example, someone might say they have a "hump on their back," meaning a bony protrusion in that area.

Usage examples

  1. Climbing over the hump: She had to hump her way up the steep hill during her morning jog.
  2. A camel's hump: The camel's hump was a distinctive feature that helped it survive in the desert.
  3. Hump day: Wednesday is often referred to as "hump day" because it represents getting over the hump of the workweek.
  4. Humping heavy boxes: The movers had to hump the heavy boxes up three flights of stairs.
  5. Humps on the road: The speed bumps or humps were installed to slow down traffic in the residential neighborhood.
  6. Humpback whale: The humpback whale raised its massive hump out of the water before diving back down.

Sentences with «hump»

  • Grab your coffee and get over hump day with a helping of idle spinoff speculation in this edition of Odds and Ends. (stockspinoffs.com)
  • Get over hump day with this WEDNESDAY slogan t - shirt for ultimate style (prettylittlething.com)
  • Excessive humping of dogs, objects or people can be a sign your dog is uncomfortable and they're attempting to self - medicate. (blog.dogbuddy.com)
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