Dump

/dʌmp/

The meaning and definition of Dump, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. An act of dumping, or its result.
    β€œThe new XML dump is coming soon.”
  2. An unpleasant, dirty, disreputable, unfashionable, boring or depressing looking place.
    β€œDon't feel bad about moving away from this dump.”
verb
  1. To put or throw down with more or less of violence; hence, to unload from a cart by tilting it
    β€œWe dumped the coal onto the fireplace.”
  2. To release, especially in large quantities and chaotic manner.

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