LUMPY
What does "LUMPY" mean?
Covered with or full of lumps; uneven in texture.
Meanings
- Full of or covered with lumps; not smooth. The gravy went lumpy the moment she stopped stirring.
- Uneven, awkward, or coming in irregular bursts. Sales were lumpy this quarter - flat for weeks, then a sudden spike. informal
Word origin
From 'lump' (a compact mass, of uncertain origin, possibly imitative or from a Germanic source) plus the adjective suffix '-y'.
Remember it
LUMPY = LUMP + Y. The Y is the last bump sticking up out of the mash.
A little poem
She swore the porridge would be smooth as glass-
it surfaced lumpy, proud, and would not pass.
couplet
Wordplay
- My mattress is so lumpy I sleep on a topographic map. Last night I summited a spring.
What it teaches
Smoothness is just lumps you bothered to stir; most progress is lumpy before it pours.
Quick facts
What does LUMPY mean?
Covered with or full of lumps; uneven in texture.
Is LUMPY a valid word?
Yes — LUMPY is one of the answer words in Wordul, the daily word game.
How many letters is LUMPY?
LUMPY has 5 letters and 2 syllables.
Where does LUMPY come from?
From 'lump' (a compact mass, of uncertain origin, possibly imitative or from a Germanic source) plus the adjective suffix '-y'.
What can LUMPY teach us?
Smoothness is just lumps you bothered to stir; most progress is lumpy before it pours.
How players do
Be the first to solve it.