Rump

usgb/rʌmp/
noun

The back part of the body, especially the buttocks or the part of an animal that is round the tail.

The steak was cut from the rump of the cow.
Visual representation of "rump" - The back part of the body, especially the buttocks or the part of an animal that is round the tail

Often appears as...

  • rump steak
  • rump position
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Body Specific

Used to describe the back part of a human or animal's body.

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He fell off the horse and landed on his rump.
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Not Always Literal

Can be used humorously to refer to someone's buttocks in a more playful manner.

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Be careful, or you'll land on your rump!
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