dumps

[ duhmps ]

noun

1. a depressed state of mind (usually preceded by in the ):

   to be in the dumps over money problems.

dumps

/ dʌmps /

plural noun

1. informal.
   a state of melancholy or depression (esp in the phrase down in the dumps )

Word History and Origins

Origin of dumps¹

1515–25; compare German dumpf dull, Middle Dutch domp haze

Word History and Origins

Origin of dumps¹

C16: probably from Middle Dutch domp haze, mist; see damp

Idioms and Phrases

see down in the dumps .

Example Sentences

“But I can tell you that there are no ammunition dumps or weapons caches in Baalbek.”

From BBC

“My stocks under Trump, they shot up. Now, they’re in the dumps,” Boo Boo added.

From Los Angeles Times

In “Trick or Treat,” from 1952, Donald pranks his nephews with firecrackers in their candy bags and dumps water on their heads; friendly Witch Hazel, passing by, helps them get revenge.

From Los Angeles Times

He said he would support “targeted tariffs” when China dumps cheap goods into the country “to try to drive American businesses out of business.”

From Los Angeles Times

Israel says it is hitting Hezbollah sites, including weapons stores and ammunition dumps, but Lebanese officials say more than 100 women and children have been killed.

From BBC