hump
- 01 B1 Intermediate
n.a large, rounded part on the back of an animal like a camel.
n.a rounded fleshy mass or protuberance on the back of certain mammals, such as a camel or zebu, used for fat storage.
Simple“The camel has a large hump on its back where it stores fat.”
In context“Bactrian camels are easily distinguished from dromedaries by the presence of two humps rather than one.”
- 02 B1 Intermediate
n.a small hill or a raised part of a road used to slow down cars.
n.a rounded mound of earth or a raised pavement section designed to reduce vehicle speed in residential areas.
Simple“The driver slowed down as the car went over a speed hump.”
In context“Local residents petitioned the council to install speed humps to discourage motorists from using their narrow street as a shortcut.”
Synonymsmoundspeed bumpAntonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
n.a state of being annoyed or in a bad mood.
n.a fit of depression or sulkiness; a state of annoyance.
Simple“Don't talk to him right now; he's got the hump because his team lost.”
In context“She’s had the hump all afternoon ever since the manager rejected her proposal without providing any constructive feedback.”
Synonymssulkbad mood - 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to carry something heavy with a lot of effort.
v.to carry or lug a heavy or awkward object, typically over a distance and with significant physical exertion.
Simple“We had to hump all our camping gear up the side of the mountain.”
In context“The infantry were expected to hump fifty-pound packs across the rugged terrain for hours without a break.”
- 05 C1 Advanced
v.to have sex with someone.
v.to engage in sexual intercourse; to thrust the pelvis rhythmically against someone or something.
Simple“The dog was trying to hump the visitor's leg.”
In context“The film was criticized for a scene where the characters hump in a public park, which many viewers found unnecessary.”
Synonymscopulatemate - 06 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to curve your back or a surface into a rounded shape.
v.to arch or bend something into a hump-like shape.
Simple“The cat humped its back and hissed when the dog approached.”
In context“The old man humped his shoulders against the wind as he trudged through the snowstorm.”
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