bumpy

adjective
UK: /ˈbʌmpi/
US: /ˈbʌmpi/

  1. Having a surface that is not smooth.

    1. The road was bumpy, so the ride was uncomfortable.
    2. After the storm, the beach was bumpy with debris and uneven sand.

  2. Characterized by sudden difficulties or problems.

    1. The flight was bumpy because of turbulence.
    2. Their relationship has been a bit bumpy lately, but they're working through it.

Synonyms

rough uneven jerky turbulent

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bumpy" in English means: Having a surface that is not smooth., Characterized by sudden difficulties or problems..

The phonetic transcription of "bumpy" is /ˈbʌmpi/ in British English and /ˈbʌmpi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bumpy": rough, uneven, jerky, turbulent.

Example usage of "bumpy": "The road was bumpy, so the ride was uncomfortable.". More examples on the page.