What does LUMPY mean?

Definition of Lumpy

Lumpy is an adjective that describes something that has many small, uneven, or irregular bumps or lumps.

Pronunciations of Lumpy

• US: /ˈlʌmpi/
• UK: /ˈlʌmpi/

Origin and Usage of Lumpy

The word lumpy originated from the Middle English word "lompe" which means a mass or lump. It has been in use since the 14th century and is commonly used to describe the texture of food, such as lumpy mashed potatoes or lumpy gravy. It is also used to describe the physical appearance of things, such as a lumpy mattress or lumpy ground.

Synonyms of Lumpy

• Bumpy
• Uneven
• Irregular
• Knobby
• Knoty

Related Words

• Plump
• Clump
• Trump
• Stump
• Bumpy

Example Sentences using Lumpy

• The mashed potatoes were lumpy and unappetizing.
• The mattress was lumpy and uncomfortable to sleep on.
• The ground was lumpy and difficult to walk on.
• The gravy was lumpy and needed to be strained before serving.
• The skin on the orange was lumpy and uneven.