Meaning of the word hump in English

What does hump mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hump

US /hʌmp/

UK /hʌmp/

a rounded protuberance on the back of a camel or other animal, or on a person's back

Example:

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The camel carried its load on its hump.

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He had a slight hump on his back from an old injury.

Synonym:

protuberance bulge mound rise bump

a difficult or unpleasant period of time or obstacle

Example:

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Once we get over this financial hump, things will be easier.

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Getting through the first week of the new job is always the biggest hump.

Synonym:

obstacle difficulty hurdle challenge barrier

to lift or carry (something heavy) with difficulty

Example:

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He had to hump the heavy bags up three flights of stairs.

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We had to hump our gear through the dense jungle.

Synonym:

carry lug schlep haul hoist

Related Word:

humped speed hump