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bunchy

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Bunchy (adj) means growing in bunches, or gathered into clusters. Example: “The fabric had a bunchy, uneven texture where it was gathered.”

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Growing in bunches, or gathered into clusters.
"The fabric had a bunchy, uneven texture where it was gathered."

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In plain EnglishClustered together in bunches; not smooth or spread out evenly.

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Word forms

Comparative
bunchier, more bunchy
Superlative
bunchiest, most bunchy
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The fabric had a _____, uneven texture where it was gathered.

Etymology

From Middle English bunchy, bonchy, equivalent to bunch + -y.

Origin: Middle English

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What does “bunchy” mean?
The word “bunchy” means growing in bunches, or gathered into clusters. In plain terms, clustered together in bunches; not smooth or spread out evenly.
How do you use “bunchy” in a sentence?
Here is “bunchy” used in a sentence: “The fabric had a bunchy, uneven texture where it was gathered.”
What part of speech is “bunchy”?
“Bunchy” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of bunchy?
"bunchy" (adj) means growing in bunches, or gathered into clusters.

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