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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