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lumpy
/ˈlʌm.pi/
having an uneven or bumpy surface
The old mattress was so lumpy that it made sleeping uncomfortable.
The uneven surface of the mattress caused discomfort while sleeping.
informal
having an uneven or bumpy surface
The road was lumpy after the heavy rain.
The road had many bumps and uneven spots after the rain.
Often used to describe surfaces that are rough or uneven to the touch.
Collocations
lumpy texturea surface that feels rough or unevenlumpy surfacea surface with many bumps or irregularities
Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'lumpy' to describe anything with an uneven or bumpy surface, such as a mattress, road, or texture.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'lump' (meaning a mass or swelling) + '-y' (suffix forming adjectives).
Usage Notes
Commonly used to describe physical surfaces, textures, or even abstract concepts like a 'lumpy progress' (uneven progress).
Word Breakdown
lump
a mass or swelling
root-y
suffix forming adjectives
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