1. the hindquarters or buttocks of a mammal
2. a cut of beef from the hindquarters of a cow
3. the remaining part of a group after most members have left
Usage: often used in political contexts

Examples

• The horse kicked with its powerful rump muscles.
• She bought a rump roast for Sunday dinner.
• The rump parliament continued to meet despite low attendance.
• The dog wagged its tail and wiggled its rump excitedly.
• Rump steak is a popular cut at the butcher shop.
• Only a rump of the original committee remained after the resignations.