Bumpy

Pronunciation: /ˈbʌmpi/

Definitions of bumpy

adjective describing a surface that is uneven or rough, having bumps

Example Sentences

A1 The road was bumpy, so the car shook a lot.

A2 She felt nervous riding her bike on the bumpy trail.

B1 The plane experienced some bumpy turbulence during the flight.

B2 The hikers had to be careful navigating the bumpy terrain.

C1 Despite the bumpy start, the project eventually achieved success.

C2 The bumpy road to success was filled with challenges and obstacles.

Examples of bumpy in a Sentence

formal The road was so bumpy that it made the journey quite uncomfortable.

informal I can't believe how bumpy this ride is, my back is killing me!

slang This road is hella bumpy, I feel like I'm on a rollercoaster!

figurative Their relationship hit a bumpy patch but they managed to work through it.

Grammatical Forms of bumpy

• past tense: bumped
• plural: bumpies
• comparative: bumpier
• superlative: bumpiest
• present tense: bumps
• future tense: will bump
• perfect tense: have bumped
• continuous tense: is bumping
• singular: bumpy
• positive degree: bumpy
• infinitive: to bump
• gerund: bumping
• participle: bumped

Origin and Evolution of bumpy

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'bumpy' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'bompi', which meant swollen or protuberant.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'bumpy' evolved to refer to a surface that is uneven or rough, with protrusions or raised areas.