adj

bumpy

BUHM-pee

Bumpy (adj) means Uneven and full of bumps, causing jolts or rough movement. Example: “It was a bumpy flight through the storm clouds.”

adj

Uneven and full of bumps, causing jolts or rough movement.

"It was a bumpy flight through the storm clouds."

"We drove down a long, bumpy dirt road."

How to use bumpy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishUneven, rough, or full of jolts — used for roads, rides, or even a rocky situation.

Common pairings

bumpy road bumpy ride a bumpy start

Word forms

bumpier comparative, bumpiest superlative

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Synonyms

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rough rocky jumpy jolty jolting

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Rhymes for bumpy

jumpy lumpy dumpy grumpy stumpy

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bumpy” mean?

The word “bumpy” means uneven and full of bumps, causing jolts or rough movement. In plain terms, uneven, rough, or full of jolts — used for roads, rides, or even a rocky situation.

How do you pronounce “bumpy”?

“Bumpy” is pronounced BUHM-pee (/ˈbʌmpi/ in IPA).

How do you use “bumpy” in a sentence?

Here is “bumpy” used in a sentence: “It was a bumpy flight through the storm clouds.”

What part of speech is “bumpy”?

“Bumpy” is an adjective.

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