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hump up

UK
/hʌmp ʌp/
US
/hʌmp ʌp/

Translations

hump upverb
humped up
Past Simple
humped up
Past Participle
humping up
Gerund
UK
/hʌmp ʌp/
US
/hʌmp ʌp/
cambrerPour une partie du corps, surtout le dos.
The cat humped up its back when it saw the dog approaching.
Le chat a cambré le dos lorsqu’il a vu le chien s’approcher.
se cambrerPour une posture corporelle.
He humped up his shoulders against the cold wind.
Il s’est cambré les épaules contre le vent froid.
Additional translations
bosselerPour des objets ou des surfaces; usage plus rare.
Synonyms
raise
lift
elevate
boost
heave

Definitions

hump upverb
To raise or lift something into a hump or elevated position.
The cat humped up its back when it saw the dog approaching.
To arch or curve one's back.
He humped up his shoulders against the cold wind.
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