Get/take the hump Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3British Slang Used mainly in the UK, may not be understood by speakers from other countries. When I made a joke about his team, he got the hump. Pro Tip 2/3Informal Usage Most appropriate in casual conversations, not in formal writing or speeches. She took the hump because her friends didn't wait for her. Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Reaction Expresses a rather strong emotional response, so use carefully to avoid offending. He got the hump when they laughed at his new haircut.