Bumpy — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈbəm-pē/

Meaning & Definition of Bumpy

Bumpy (adjective)

  1. having or covered with bumps
  2. marked by bumps or jolts
  3. marked by or full of difficulties

Bumpy (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. marked by a series of sharp quick motions

    "a bumpy ride over a badly rutted road"

    similar: choppy, herky-jerky, jerky, jouncy, rough
    related: erratic, fitful, irregular, spasmodic, spastic, unsteady, jagged, ragged, uneven
    near: calm, placid, smooth, steady, still

  2. not having a level or smooth surface

    "the bumpy road made the jeep bounce all over"

    similar: broken, coarse, irregular, jagged, lumpy, pebbly, ragged, rough, roughened, rugged, scraggy, uneven
    related: lopsided, unbalanced, inexact, unaligned, rutted, rutty, undulating, undulatory, wavy, pitted, pocked, knobbly, knobby, knurled, knurly, nubbly, nubby, burred, harsh, sandpapery, scraggly, scratchy, nonuniform
    opposite: even, flat, level, plane, smooth
    near: exact, uniform, aligned, regular, true, horizontal, tabular, plumb, straight, vertical, flush

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Bumpy

The most common words with a similar meaning to Bumpy:

choppy, herky-jerky, jerky, jouncy, rough, broken, coarse, irregular, jagged, lumpy, pebbly, ragged, roughened, rugged, scraggy, uneven

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Bumpy

Words with the opposite meaning of Bumpy:

even, flat, level, plane, smooth

Related Words for Bumpy

erratic, fitful, spasmodic, spastic, unsteady, lopsided, unbalanced, inexact, unaligned, rutted, rutty, undulating, undulatory, wavy, pitted, pocked, knobbly, knobby, knurled, knurly, nubbly, nubby, burred, harsh, sandpapery, scraggly, scratchy, nonuniform

Near Antonyms of Bumpy

calm, placid, steady, still, exact, uniform, aligned, regular, true, horizontal, tabular, plumb, straight, vertical, flush

Word Forms of Bumpy

Inflections: bumpier, bumpiest

Derived words: bumpily (adverb), bumpiness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Bumpy

First known use: 1769

Frequently Asked Questions about Bumpy

What does "Bumpy" mean?

"Bumpy" means having or covered with bumps. As an adjective, it is defined as: having or covered with bumps. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Bumpy"?

Other words for "Bumpy" include choppy, herky-jerky, jerky, jouncy, rough, broken, coarse and irregular. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bumpy" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Bumpy"?

There are 44 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bumpy". Common alternatives include choppy, herky-jerky, jerky, jouncy, rough, broken, coarse, irregular, jagged and lumpy.

What is the opposite of "Bumpy"?

Antonyms of "Bumpy" include even, flat, level, plane and smooth. Near antonyms include calm, placid, steady and still.

How do you use "Bumpy" in a sentence?

Examples of "Bumpy" in a sentence: "a bumpy ride over a badly rutted road"; "the bumpy road made the jeep bounce all over".

Is "Bumpy" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Bumpy" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Bumpy"?

"Bumpy" is pronounced /ˈbəm-pē/.

What is the origin of the word "Bumpy"?

First known use: 1769.