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rump

/rʌmp/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does rump mean?

noun, verb

The rear part of an animal's body, especially of a quadruped. To dismiss or fire someone, especially from a job.

Example

"The butcher sold the rump steak for a high price. The company had to rump several employees due to financial difficulties."

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