tump Definition
- 1to turn over or upside down
- 2to tip or dump something out of a container
Using tump: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tump" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He accidentally tumped the bucket over.
Example
The strong wind tumped the trash can.
Example
She tumped the contents of her purse onto the table.
tump Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with tump
Example
The canoe tumped over in the rapids.
Example
She tumped out the sand from her shoes.
tump up
to turn something upside down or inside out
Example
He tumped up his pockets looking for his keys.
Summary: tump in Brief
The verb 'tump' [tʌmp] means to turn over or upside down, or to tip or dump something out of a container. It is often used to describe accidental or intentional spills, as in 'He accidentally tumped the bucket over.' 'Tump' can also be used in phrases like 'tump over,' meaning to fall or tip over, and 'tump out,' meaning to dump or empty the contents of a container.
