bumpy meaning

UK /ˈbʌmpi/ US /ˈbʌmpi/ 2 syllables

bumpy (adjective): causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements.

bumpy has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

bumpy as an adjective

  1. causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements
    • a rough ride

    Synonyms: rough, rocky, jolty, jolting, jumpy

    Related forms: bump

  2. covered with or full of bumps
    • a bumpy country road

    Similar: rough

    Related forms: bumpiness

How to pronounce bumpy

bumpy is pronounced /ˈbʌmpi/ in British English and /ˈbʌmpi/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with bumpy

Scrabble score: 14 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with BU · words ending in PY · 5-letter words

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