adj
bumpy
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adj
1
Uneven and full of bumps, causing jolts or rough movement.
"It was a bumpy flight through the storm clouds."
"We drove down a long, bumpy dirt road."
How to Use Bumpy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUneven, rough, or full of jolts — used for roads, rides, or even a rocky situation.
Common pairings
bumpy road
bumpy ride
a bumpy start
Word Forms
bumpier comparative, bumpiest superlative
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