Get/take the hump

verb phrase

To become annoyed or offended.

He takes the hump when I suggest anything.
Visual representation of "get/take the hump" - To become annoyed or offended.

Often appears as...

  • take the hump
  • get the hump

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

verb phrase

To become annoyed or offended.

He takes the hump when I suggest anything.
Visual representation of "get/take the hump" - To become annoyed or offended.

Often appears as...

  • take the hump
  • get the hump

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "get/take the hump"
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British Slang

Used mainly in the UK, may not be understood by speakers from other countries.

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When I made a joke about his team, he got the hump.
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Informal Usage

Most appropriate in casual conversations, not in formal writing or speeches.

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She took the hump because her friends didn't wait for her.
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Emotional Reaction

Expresses a rather strong emotional response, so use carefully to avoid offending.

Illustration for Emotional Reaction
He got the hump when they laughed at his new haircut.
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British Slang

Used mainly in the UK, may not be understood by speakers from other countries.

Illustration for British Slang
When I made a joke about his team, he got the hump.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Informal Usage

Most appropriate in casual conversations, not in formal writing or speeches.

Illustration for Informal Usage
She took the hump because her friends didn't wait for her.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional Reaction

Expresses a rather strong emotional response, so use carefully to avoid offending.

Illustration for Emotional Reaction
He got the hump when they laughed at his new haircut.
LampPro Tip 1/3

British Slang

Used mainly in the UK, may not be understood by speakers from other countries.

Illustration for British Slang
When I made a joke about his team, he got the hump.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Informal Usage

Most appropriate in casual conversations, not in formal writing or speeches.

Illustration for Informal Usage
She took the hump because her friends didn't wait for her.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional Reaction

Expresses a rather strong emotional response, so use carefully to avoid offending.

Illustration for Emotional Reaction
He got the hump when they laughed at his new haircut.
Visual representation of the word "Get/take the hump"

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