UMP
UMP (noun) means an informal term for an umpire, especially in baseball or cricket. Example: “The crowd booed when the ump called the runner out.”
How to use UMP
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual, shortened way of saying "umpire" — the official who makes the calls in a game.
Informal; used in everyday speech and sports commentary rather than official rulebooks.
Word forms
umped past tense, umps plural, umps singular
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The crowd booed when the _____ called the runner out.
Etymology
Borrowed from French UMP (“Union pour un Mouvement Populaire”).
Synonyms
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Rhymes for UMP
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What does “UMP” mean?
The word “UMP” means an informal term for an umpire, especially in baseball or cricket. In plain terms, a casual, shortened way of saying "umpire" — the official who makes the calls in a game.
How do you pronounce “UMP”?
“UMP” is pronounced uhmp (/ʌmp/ in IPA).
How do you use “UMP” in a sentence?
Here is “UMP” used in a sentence: “The crowd booed when the ump called the runner out.”
What part of speech is “UMP”?
Depending on how it is used, “UMP” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “UMP” have?
“UMP” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an informal term for an umpire, especially in baseball or cricket.