Definition of Bumpy

1. Adjective. Causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements. "A rough ride"

Exact synonyms: Jolting, Jolty, Jumpy, Rocky, Rough
Derivative terms: Bump, Jolt, Jump, Rock
Antonyms: Smooth

2. Adjective. Covered with or full of bumps. "A bumpy country road"
Similar to: Rough, Unsmooth
Derivative terms: Bumpiness

Definition of Bumpy

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

2. Adjective. covered with or full of bumps ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Bumpy

1. of uneven surface [adj BUMPIER, BUMPIEST] : BUMPILY [adv]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bumpy

bumpity
bumpkin
bumpkinish
bumpkinly
bumpkins
bumplike
bumpoff
bumps
bumps race
bumps races
bumpsadaisy
bumptious
bumptiously
bumptiousness
bumptiousnesses
bumpy (current term)
bumpy bits
bumpy torus
bums
bums in seats
bums on seats
bumsters
bumtrap
bumtraps
bumwhush
bun
bun-fight
bun stock
buna

Literary usage of Bumpy

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Germany and NATO by John A. Reed, Jr. (1995)
"Compare this with New York, for instance, where it is 10.1 per 1000.8 bumpy Road Toward Recovery Problems in the British, American, and French Occupation ..."

2. The Boy Scouts' Year Book by Boy Scouts of America (1920)
"bumpy Baggs was the next. He had made considerable preparation by gathering ... Blithely out across the meadows went bumpy, answering all queries promptly ..."

3. Publications by English Dialect Society (1875)
"bumpy [buum'pee]., adj i. Uneven: said of a rough road. ... Well he do bumpy a bit; I 'spose, Missus, we must see about some springs vor-n arter a bit. ..."

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