hump

• Substantiv für einen runden, buckelartigen Vorsprung auf dem Rücken eines Tieres (z. B. eines Kamels) oder eine ähnliche rundliche Erhebung oder Wölbung auf einer Oberfläche.

A noun referring to a rounded, raised protuberance on the back of an animal (such as a camel) or a similar rounded mound or bump on a surface.

1. Animal's back protrusionA2formal

   A rounded, fleshy protuberance on the back of certain animals, such as camels or bison.

   Höcker

   • The camel stores fat in its hump for energy.
   • Bison have a large hump on their shoulders.
   • The animal's hump helps it survive in harsh conditions.

2. Human back deformityB1informal

   A rounded, raised area on a person's back, often due to poor posture or a medical condition.

   Buckel

   • He developed a hump from years of slouching.
   • The old man had a noticeable hump on his upper back.
   • Exercises can help prevent a hump from forming.

   Synonymebulgebumphunchprotuberance

3. Small hill or moundB1informal

   A small, rounded hill or raised area of ground.

   Hügel

   • We climbed over a hump in the field.
   • The road goes over a small hump before the bridge.
   • There is a grassy hump near the riverbank.

   Synonymebumpelevationeminencehillockknollmoundrise

4. Difficult periodB2informal

   A difficult or challenging part of a process or journey.

   Schwierige Phase

   • We're over the hump of the project now.
   • The first week was the hump; after that, it got easier.
   • Getting past the hump of the exam season was a relief.

   Synonymehurdleobstacle

• Verb, das das Tragen oder Heben von etwas Schwerem mit Anstrengung bezeichnet oder (umgangssprachlich) den Geschlechtsverkehr.

A verb used to indicate the act of carrying or lifting something heavy with effort, or (informally) to engage in sexual intercourse.

1. Carry or lift with effortB2informalbritish

   To carry or lift something heavy or awkward, often with difficulty.

   Schleppen

   • He humped the heavy suitcase up the stairs.
   • They humped the furniture into the moving van.
   • She humped the bag of groceries onto the counter.

   Synonymecarryhaulheavehoistliftlugschlepshouldertote

2. Move quickly or hurryB2informalbritish

   To move or act quickly, often used in the phrase 'hump it'.

   Sich beeilen

   • We need to hump it if we want to catch the train.
   • He humped along the trail to keep up with the group.
   • The soldiers humped their gear across the field.

   Synonymeget crackinghastenhurryhustlerushspeedstep on it

   Antonymedawdledelaylaglingerloitersaunter

3. Have sex (vulgar slang)C2slang

   A vulgar slang term for engaging in sexual intercourse.

   Sex haben (vulgärer Slang)

   • The movie had a scene where two characters were humping.
   • He bragged about humping his girlfriend all night.
   • The crude joke was about humping a pillow.

   Synonymebangbedbonkdickfuckknoblaynailrootscrewshag