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bumpy
adjective \ˈbəm-pē\
of a surface : having or covered with bumps
: having sudden up and down movements
: having a lot of problems
bump·i·erbump·i·est
Full Definition of BUMPY
1
: having or covered with bumps
2
a : marked by bumps or jolts b : marked by or full of difficulties
— bump·i·ly \-pə-lē\ adverb
— bump·i·ness \-pē-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of BUMPY
1865
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BUMPILY Defined for Kids
bumpy
adjective \ˈbəm-pē\
bump·i·erbump·i·est
Definition of BUMPY for Kids
1
: having or covered with bumps <a bumpy road> <bumpy skin>
2
: having sudden up-and-down movements <a bumpy ride>
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