noun
humping
HUHM-pihng
Humping (noun) means the act of thrusting the hips rhythmically, often in a sexual or mock-sexual way. Example: “The dog kept humping the cushion, much to everyone's embarrassment.”
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The act of thrusting the hips rhythmically, often in a sexual or mock-sexual way.
"The dog kept humping the cushion, much to everyone's embarrassment."
How to use humping
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe -ing form of "hump," used for pelvic thrusting motions, sexual or otherwise (as with dogs).
When to use it
Informal/crude — avoid in formal writing.
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Word forms
- Plural
- humpings
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What is the meaning of humping?
"humping" (noun) means the act of thrusting the hips rhythmically, often in a sexual or mock-sexual way.
How do you use humping in a sentence?
Example: "The dog kept humping the cushion, much to everyone's embarrassment."
