bumpy
Americanadjective
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of uneven surface; full of bumps.
a bumpy road.
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full of jolts.
a bumpy ride.
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causing jolts.
Bumpy air shook the airplane.
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having many difficulties or failures; full of ups and downs.
He had a rather bumpy career before he settled down in his present job.
adjective
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having an uneven surface
a bumpy road
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full of jolts; rough
a bumpy flight
Other Word Forms
- bumpily adverb
- bumpiness noun
Etymology
Origin of bumpy
Example Sentences
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It was even more beautiful in person, with foil and bumpy paper edges.
From Literature
The only way in is a long, narrow, bumpy road.
From Los Angeles Times
Yes, there may be a bumpy transition and many roles will change, but businesses and the broader economy will emerge more prosperous, creating a raft of new jobs, the narrative goes.
While Beijing has recently signaled more tolerance for a stronger yuan, Chinese officials have also frequently warned against bumpy currency fluctuations that could hurt exporters.
Ibrahim now works at an artisanal mine near Gaeed-Deeble, two or three hours' bumpy drive from Hargeisa, with around 150 other workers.
From Barron's
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