dump core
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
To ramble pointlessly at length; especially used in apology
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Sorry, I dumped core on you.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To transfer a large quantity of information or knowledge from one person to another, particularly subjects of a technical nature; to lecture
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “dump core” mean?
To ramble pointlessly at length; especially used in apology
Is “dump core” formal or informal?
dump core is generally slang.