Trump

Trump

TRUMP /ˈtrump/
Noun United Kingdom

A fart, breaking wind.

Example Sentences

"That's a proper Trump, that is."
"I've never seen such a Trump in all my life."

Etymology & History

British informal verb meaning to break wind, fart. From 'trumpet' sound. More polite than 'fart', suitable for mixed company. 'Pardon me, I trumped' is apologetic acknowledgment. Regional and class variation in preferred euphemisms.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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