dumps

[dʌmps]

dumps Definition

• 1. a place where waste materials are left, especially illegally
• 2. a state of feeling unhappy or without energy
• 3. a sudden fall in the value, level, or success of something

Using dumps: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dumps" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The area was littered with dumps of old furniture and appliances.

• Example

  I'm in the dumps today, I don't feel like doing anything.

• Example

  The stock market took a big dump yesterday.

dumps Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dumps

• landfill
• tip
• low
• rubbish dump
• garbage dump

Idioms Using dumps

• down in the dumps

  feeling sad or depressed

  Example

  She's been down in the dumps since she lost her job.

• take a dump

  vulgar slang for defecating

  Example

  Excuse me, I need to go take a dump.

• dump on someone

  to criticize or blame someone unfairly

  Example

  Don't dump on me just because you're having a bad day.

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Summary: dumps in Brief

The term 'dumps' [dʌmps] refers to three main meanings: a place where waste materials are left, a state of feeling unhappy or without energy, and a sudden fall in the value, level, or success of something. It is often used in phrases like 'down in the dumps,' meaning feeling sad or depressed, and 'take a dump,' a vulgar slang for defecating.