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bumpy

adjective

No English definition recorded for this entry.

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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈbʌmpi/

adj

Etymology: Etymology tree English bump Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English bumpy From bump + -y.

  1. Rough; jumpy; causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements.

    “a bumpy ride”

    “a bumpy flight”

  2. Covered with or full of bumps.

    “bumpy road”