tump

[ tuhmp ]

noun

, British Dialect.

1. a small mound, hill, or rise of ground.
2. a clump of grass, shrubs, or trees, especially rising from a swamp or bog.
3. a heap or stack, as a haystack.

tump

/ tʌmp /

noun

1. dialect.
   a small mound or clump

Word History and Origins

Origin of tump¹

First recorded in 1580–90; of obscure origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of tump¹

C16: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

Examples of the fake stories include a rare Bugatti car purchased by Ukraine’s first lady Olena Zelenska, an expensive UK mansion purchased by President Zelensky, and a secret wiretapping operation at Donald Tump’s Mar-a-Lago residence.

From BBC

But in a latter on Thursday, Mr Tump's campaign called for "much earlier" and "more" presidential debates than initially proposed.

From BBC

Mr Hobday, who has managed golf stars such as Colin Montgomerie and Sam Torrance, was instrumental in persuading Mr Tump to build the new course in Scotland.

From BBC

“Donald Trump is under indictment for actions that jeopardize our national security and McCarthy would spend the nation’s time on petty political payback, thinking he can censure or fine Tump’s opposition into submission,” Mr. Schiff said.

From New York Times

Former US president Donald Tump had four chiefs of staff in four years.

From BBC