dumps Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun an informal expression for a mildly depressed state
    mopes.
    • in the dumps
    • have the mopes
  2. noun a coarse term for defecation
    dump; shit.
    • he took a shit
  3. noun a piece of land where waste materials are dumped
    dump; trash dump; rubbish dump; dumpsite; wasteyard; waste-yard; garbage dump.
  4. noun (computer science) a copy of the contents of a computer storage device; sometimes used in debugging programs
    dump.
  5. noun a place where supplies can be stored
    dump.
    • an ammunition dump
  6. verb throw away as refuse
    dump.
    • No dumping in these woods!
  7. verb sever all ties with, usually unceremoniously or irresponsibly
    ditch; dump.
    • The company dumped him after many years of service
    • She dumped her boyfriend when she fell in love with a rich man
  8. verb sell at artificially low prices
    dump; underprice.
  9. verb drop (stuff) in a heap or mass
    dump.
    • The truck dumped the garbage in the street
  10. verb fall abruptly
    plunge; dump.
    • It plunged to the bottom of the well
  11. verb knock down with force
    knock down; floor; dump; coldcock; deck.
    • He decked his opponent

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