Clumpy — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈkləmp/

Meaning & Definition of Clumpy

Clumpy (noun)

  1. a group of things clustered together
  2. a compact mass
  3. a heavy tramping sound

Clumpy (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having small pieces or lumps spread throughout

    "the soil was a little too clumpy to make for a good garden"

    similar: chunky, curdy, lumpy, nubbly, nubby
    related: ropy, thick, viscous, knobbed, knobbly, knobby, lumpish, clabbered, clotted, coagulated, congealed, curdled, gelled, thickened, broken, bumpy, coarse, irregular, jagged, knotted, knotty, pebbly
    opposite: smooth

Related Entry: Clump (noun)

Clump is a different word from Clumpy. The synonyms below are for clump, not for clumpy.

  1. a number of things considered as a unit

    "scattered clumps of houses were visible from the air"

    similar: array, assemblage, band, bank, batch, battery, block, bunch, clot, cluster, clutch, collection, constellation, group, grouping, huddle, knot, lot, muster, package, parcel, passel, set, suite, the whole kit and caboodle
    related: accumulation, aggregate, aggregation, conglomeration, agglomeration, assortment, hodgepodge, jumble, miscellany, mixture, odds and ends, sundries, variety, cycle, run, series, suit
    near: entity, item, single, unit

  2. a small uneven mass

    "a clump of dirt"

    similar: blob, chunk, clod, clot, dollop, glob, gob, gobbet, hunk, knob, lump, nub, nubble, nugget, wad
    related: bead, drop, globule, block, body, bulk, particle, piece, portion, bit, chip, crumb, granule, morsel, nubbin, patch, scrap

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Clumpy

The most common words with a similar meaning to Clumpy:

chunky, curdy, lumpy, nubbly, nubby

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Clumpy

Words with the opposite meaning of Clumpy:

smooth

Related Words for Clumpy

ropy, thick, viscous, knobbed, knobbly, knobby, lumpish, clabbered, clotted, coagulated, congealed, curdled, gelled, thickened, broken, bumpy, coarse, irregular, jagged, knotted, knotty, pebbly

Word Forms of Clumpy

Derived words: clumpy (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Clumpy

probably from Low German klump

First known use: circa 1586

Frequently Asked Questions about Clumpy

What does "Clumpy" mean?

"Clumpy" means a group of things clustered together. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: a group of things clustered together.

What is another word for "Clumpy"?

Other words for "Clumpy" include chunky, curdy, lumpy, nubbly and nubby. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Clumpy" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Clumpy"?

There are 27 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Clumpy". Common alternatives include chunky, curdy, lumpy, nubbly and nubby.

What is the opposite of "Clumpy"?

Antonyms of "Clumpy" include smooth.

How do you use "Clumpy" in a sentence?

Examples of "Clumpy" in a sentence: "the soil was a little too clumpy to make for a good garden".

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

"Clumpy" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Clumpy"?

"Clumpy" is pronounced /ˈkləmp/.

What is the origin of the word "Clumpy"?

"Clumpy" comes from probably from Low German klump. First known use: circa 1586.