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bumpy

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈbʌmpi/

bumpy means: Having a surface with many raised areas rather than being smooth.

adjective

UNEVEN SURFACEB1

Having a surface with many raised areas rather than being smooth.

  • The road is bumpy.
  • We walked along a bumpy path.
  • This fabric feels bumpy under my fingers.

Similar words: uneven, rough, lumpy

Opposites: smooth, even

Common phrases: bumpy road, bumpy surface, bumpy skin

SHAKING MOVEMENTB1

Involving sudden shakes or uneven movements, especially during a journey.

  • It was a bumpy ride.
  • Our flight became bumpy above the mountains.
  • The pilot warned us to expect a bumpy landing.

Similar words: rough, jolting, jerky

Opposites: smooth

Common phrases: bumpy ride, bumpy flight, bumpy landing

Questions about bumpy

What does bumpy mean?

Having a surface with many raised areas rather than being smooth.

What is bumpy in other languages?

Türkçe: engebeli · Español: irregular · Français: bosselé · Deutsch: holprig · Italiano: irregolare · 日本語: でこぼこの

How do you pronounce bumpy?

It is pronounced /ˈbʌmpi/.

How do you use bumpy in a sentence?

The road is bumpy. We walked along a bumpy path.

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