noun
UMP
uhmp
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.”
noun
1
An informal term for an umpire, especially in baseball or cricket.
"The crowd booed when the ump called the runner out."
"She has worked as an ump in the local softball league for years."
verb
1
To act as an umpire in a game or dispute.
"He was asked to ump the neighborhood kids' baseball game."
How to use UMP
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual, shortened way of saying "umpire" — the official who makes the calls in a game.
When to use it
Informal; used in everyday speech and sports commentary rather than official rulebooks.
Common pairings
the ump called it
argue with the ump
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Word forms
- Plural
- umps
- Third person singular
- umps
- Past tense
- umped
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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.
