hump
word
/ˈhəmp/
huhmp
/hˈʌmp/
huhmp
Definition
A 'hump' is a rounded bump or raised area, often seen on the back of a camel or on the surface of something like a road.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly a noun, found in 'camel's hump', 'speed hump', or slang for a rounded back. Informally, 'over the hump' means past the hardest part. In UK slang, 'hump' can refer to annoyance or, vulgarly, to sexual intercourse—avoid these uses in formal contexts.
Spanish: joroba - bultoPortuguese (BR): corcunda - calomboPortuguese (PT): corcunda - calomboChinese (Simplified): 駝峰 - 坡 (馬路、地面上的) Chinese (Traditional): 駝峯 - 坡 (馬路、地面上的) Hindi: कुबड़ - उभारArabic: سنام - حدبةBengali: কুঁজ - উঁচু অংশRussian: горб - бугорJapanese: こぶVietnamese: bướu - chỗ gồ lênKorean: 혹Turkish: kambur - tümsekUrdu: کوبڑIndonesian: punuk - tonjolan
Example Sentences
The camel has a large hump on its back.
basic
There is a small hump in the middle of the road.
basic
He hurt his back and now has a hump.
basic
We finally got over the hump at work; the hardest week is over.
natural
Slow down, there's a hump ahead!
natural
That old dog walks with a little hump in his back.
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