humped Meaning & Definition
What Does Humped Mean?
Humped is used as a verb meaning past participle of hump. As an adjective, it means Having a hump or humps, or, in combination, a hump or humps of the specified number or type.
Humped at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //hʌmpt// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | unfit, hunchback and hunchbacked |
| Comparative / superlative | more humped, most humped |
Humped Definition (Verb)
- past participle of hump
Humped as an Adjective
- Having a hump or humps, or, in combination, a hump or humps of the specified number or type.
a humped cow, a humped curve, a two-humped camel
Verb
- To bend something into a hump.
- To carry (something), especially with some exertion.
- To rhythmically thrust the pelvis in a manner conducive to sexual intercourse
- To prepare for a great exertion; to put forth effort.
- To vex or annoy.
- To shunt wagons / freight cars over the hump in a hump yard.
Synonyms of Humped
Antonyms of Humped
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Humped in a Sentence
a humped cow, a humped curve, a two-humped camel
Word Forms & Grammar
humped
humped (comparative more humped, superlative most humped)
Words That Rhyme With Humped
How to Pronounce Humped
The standard pronunciation of humped is //hʌmpt//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Humped
Is humped a verb or an adjective?
Humped is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is another word for humped?
You can replace humped with words such as unfit, hunchback and hunchbacked. See the full list of humped synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of humped?
The comparative form is more humped and the superlative form is most humped.