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   Bump·y

   /ˈbəmpē/

   

   adjective

   • 1. (of a surface) uneven, with many patches raised above the rest: "the bumpy road" Similar unevenroughirregularholedpotholedholeyruttedpittedruttylumpyknobbyknobblygnarledstonyrockyOpposite smoothlevel
   • ▪ (of a journey or other movement) involving sudden jolts and jerks: "she took us all on a bumpy ride" Similar bouncyroughuncomfortablechoppyjoltingjoltylurchingjerkyjumpyjarringbone-shakingbone-breakingjouncyjouncingturbulentinconsistentvariablevaryingchangeableirregularfluctuatingintermittentwaveringerraticpatchyrockyunsettledunstableroller-coasterstormytumultuousturbulenttempestuousexplosivein turmoilfull of upheavalsfull of conflictfull of ups and downschaoticpeakyOpposite smoothcomfortableconsistentsettled

   Derivatives

   • 1. bumpily adverb
   • 2. bumpiness noun

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   What does bumpy mean in English?

   • According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “bumpy” as an adjective can have the following definitions: (of a journey or other movement) involving sudden jolts and jerks. Covered with or full of bumps.

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   What is a bumpy road?

   • A bumpy road or path has a lot of bumps on it. ...bumpy cobbled streets. A bumpy journey is uncomfortable and rough, usually because you are travelling over an uneven surface. ...a hot and bumpy ride across the desert. We had a bumpy flight over the centre of Panama. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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   • Bumpy's is a bit of a hole in the wall. The bar is small and older. The staff is business like and friendly. They draw an older crowd of locals who seem to all be friendly with each other. The food is very good, especially...

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   What is a bumpy journey?

   • A bumpy journey is uncomfortable and rough, usually because you are travelling over an uneven surface. ...a hot and bumpy ride across the desert. We had a bumpy flight over the centre of Panama. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers 1. 2. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers

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   BUMPY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary. Meaning of bumpy in English. bumpy. adjective. us / ˈbʌm.pi / uk / ˈbʌm.pi / Add to word list. not smooth: We drove along a narrow, bumpy road. It might be a bumpy flight (= an uncomfortable and rough flight) because there's a lot of air turbulence ahead.

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   Definitions of bumpy. adjective. covered with or full of bumps. “a bumpy country road” synonyms: rough, unsmooth. having or caused by an irregular surface. adjective. causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements. synonyms: jolting, jolty, jumpy, rocky, rough. see more. Pronunciation. US. /ˈbʌmpi/ UK. /ˈbʌmpi/ Cite this entry. Style:

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   to have a difficult time; to make a situation difficult for somebody. Definition of bumpy adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   bumpy meaning: 1. A bumpy road or surface is not smooth but has raised areas on it. 2. A bumpy journey is…. Learn more.

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   5 days ago · 1. adjective. A bumpy road or path has a lot of bumps on it. ...bumpy cobbled streets. Synonyms: uneven, rough, pitted, irregular More Synonyms of bumpy. 2. adjective. A bumpy journey is uncomfortable and rough, usually because you are travelling over an uneven surface. ...a hot and bumpy ride across the desert.

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   Define bumpy. bumpy synonyms, bumpy pronunciation, bumpy translation, English dictionary definition of bumpy. adj. bump·i·er , bump·i·est 1. Covered with or full of bumps: a bumpy country road. 2. Marked by bumps and jolts; rough: a bumpy flight. bump′i·ly adv....

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   What does the adjective bumpy mean? There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective bumpy. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. bumpy has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. cricket (1860s) motoring (1900s) aviation (1910s) See meaning & use. How common is the adjective bumpy?