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taking a dump

taking a dump is the present participle and gerund of take a dump.

Meaning of take a dump

Verb

take a dump (third-person singular simple present takes a dump, present participle taking a dump, simple past took a dump, past participle taken a dump)

  1. (euphemistic, slang) To defecate.
    • Samantha took a dump this morning when she woke up.

Questions about taking a dump

What is taking a dump the present participle and gerund of?
Taking a dump is the present participle and gerund of take a dump.

Words near taking a dump in the dictionary

  1. taking a deep breath
  2. taking a dim view of
  3. taking a dip
  4. taking a dive
  5. taking a dookie
  6. taking a dump
  7. taking a fall
  8. taking a fall out of
  9. taking a fancy to
  10. taking a five
  11. taking a flutter

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