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dump truck

A heavy truck, for carrying loose, bulk cargo (e.g., soil, gravel, grain), having a hinged bed that allows the contents to be unloaded onto the ground via dumping.

ˈdʌmpˌtɹʌkCurrent163 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026Global

A heavy truck, for carrying loose, bulk cargo (e.g., soil, gravel, grain), having a hinged bed that allows the contents to be unloaded onto the ground via dumping.

For parents

Dump truck means: A heavy truck, for carrying loose, bulk cargo , having a hinged bed that allows the contents to be unloaded onto the ground via dumping.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

For ESL learners

dump truck means: A heavy truck, for carrying loose, bulk cargo , having a hinged bed that allows the contents to be unloaded onto the ground via dumping.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.

Heard in the wild
  • “Dump truck in water on Far South Side”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “*Sees character casually parrying a dump truck* *Wishlists game*”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “These cakes are good but I'm talking about no one in Star Wars ever being allowed to have an absolute dump truck”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#2·Apr 27, 2026Global

(slang) A large pair of buttocks.

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  • “Rubbermaid Commercial Products Tilt Dump Truck, 450 lbs 1/2 Cubic Yard Heavy Load Capacity with Wheels, Black, Trash Recycling Cart for Construction/Commercial/Industrial Transportation #DumpTruck #Transportation #Construction #Commercial #HeavyDuty”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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Dump truck means: A heavy truck, for carrying loose, bulk cargo , having a hinged bed that allows the contents to be unloaded onto the ground via dumping.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

Why is this section here?

Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.

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