humping

word · lemma: hump

/ˈhəmp/
/hˈʌmpɪŋ/

Definition

'Humping' means to push against or move in a sexual way, especially referring to animals mating, or to arch the back. Sometimes, it's used jokingly for similar motions by people or animals.

Usage & Nuances

Informal, often slang, and sometimes considered rude or vulgar in a sexual context. Common with animals ('the dog is humping'), rarely used for people except as a joke or insult. Also, 'hump your back' can mean arching your back, but this usage is less common.

Example Sentences

The kids were laughing at the puppy humping a stuffed toy.

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The dog keeps humping the pillow.

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Some cats start humping when they are in heat.

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He hurt his back humping heavy boxes up the stairs.

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We had to stop the dog from humping our guests' legs.

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He's always humping his backpack at school like it's too heavy.

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