rump
[C/U] Both
pl: rumps
This term carries a heavy physical and anatomical weight, often evoking the image of bulk, weight, and solidity. In a culinary or livestock context, it refers to a specific cut of meat that is leaner than the loin but tougher, suggesting a sense of utility and raw material. When applied to humans, the word is more blunt and less clinical than buttocks or more polite than backside. It often appears in contexts of clumsiness or physical impact, such as falling over, giving the word a slightly comic or undignified undertone.
Countable when referring to the anatomical body part of an animal or person. Uncountable when referring to the meat as a food product.