hump

• Nom désignant une bosse arrondie et saillante sur le dos d'un animal (par exemple, un chameau) ou une protubérance ou élévation arrondie similaire à la surface.

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.

   bosse

   • 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.

   Bosse dorsale

   • 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.

   Synonymesbulgebumphunchprotuberance

3. Small hill or moundB1informal

   A small, rounded hill or raised area of ground.

   Mamelon, petite colline

   • 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.

   Synonymesbumpelevationeminencehillockknollmoundrise

4. Difficult periodB2informal

   A difficult or challenging part of a process or journey.

   Moment difficile

   • 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.

   Synonymeshurdleobstacle

• Verbe désignant le fait de porter ou soulever quelque chose de lourd avec effort, ou (familier) désignant un rapport sexuel.

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.

   Transporter/porter avec effort

   • 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.

   Synonymescarryhaulheavehoistliftlugschlepshouldertote

2. Move quickly or hurryB2informalbritish

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

   Se dépêcher, se hâter

   • 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.

   Synonymesget crackinghastenhurryhustlerushspeedstep on it

   Antonymesdawdledelaylaglingerloitersaunter

3. Have sex (vulgar slang)C2slang

   A vulgar slang term for engaging in sexual intercourse.

   Avoir des relations sexuelles (vulgaire)

   • 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.

   Synonymesbangbedbonkdickfuckknoblaynailrootscrewshag