Dump on
verb
To unfairly treat someone badly or criticize them harshly.
I feel like my boss always dumps on me when something goes wrong in the office.
Often appears as...
- dump on someone
- always dump on
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To abandon someone or something, or to get rid of something unwanted.
He dumped on his girlfriend as soon as he met someone more attractive.
Often appears as...
- dump on something
- dump on someone
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To drop or unload goods suddenly and carelessly.
After a long, tiring day at work, he dumped on his bag and fell onto the couch.
Often appears as...
- dump on something
- dump on the table
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To unfairly treat someone badly or criticize them harshly.
I feel like my boss always dumps on me when something goes wrong in the office.
Often appears as...
- dump on someone
- always dump on
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To abandon someone or something, or to get rid of something unwanted.
He dumped on his girlfriend as soon as he met someone more attractive.
Often appears as...
- dump on something
- dump on someone
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To drop or unload goods suddenly and carelessly.
After a long, tiring day at work, he dumped on his bag and fell onto the couch.
Often appears as...
- dump on something
- dump on the table
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Implies strong disapproval or dissatisfaction towards someone, often in an unfair manner.
Whenever we lose a game, the coach dumps on us instead of encouraging us.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Impact
Can make the person on the receiving end feel targeted and demoralized.
It's not fair that you dump on me every time you're in a bad mood.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-literal
It's a metaphorical use, meaning no physical dumping occurs.
My sister always dumps on me for her own mistakes.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Implies strong disapproval or dissatisfaction towards someone, often in an unfair manner.
Whenever we lose a game, the coach dumps on us instead of encouraging us.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Impact
Can make the person on the receiving end feel targeted and demoralized.
It's not fair that you dump on me every time you're in a bad mood.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-literal
It's a metaphorical use, meaning no physical dumping occurs.
My sister always dumps on me for her own mistakes.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Implies strong disapproval or dissatisfaction towards someone, often in an unfair manner.
Whenever we lose a game, the coach dumps on us instead of encouraging us.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Impact
Can make the person on the receiving end feel targeted and demoralized.
It's not fair that you dump on me every time you're in a bad mood.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-literal
It's a metaphorical use, meaning no physical dumping occurs.
My sister always dumps on me for her own mistakes.
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