Synonyms

lumpish

American

[luhm-pish] / ˈlʌm pɪʃ /

adjective

resembling a lump.
having a heavy appearance; moving clumsily.
having a sluggish mind; unresponsive; dull; stupid.

lumpish British

/ ˈlʌmpɪʃ /

adjective

resembling a lump
stupid, clumsy, or heavy

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

lumpishness

noun
lumpishly

adverb

Etymology

Origin of lumpish

First recorded in 1400–50, lumpish is from the late Middle English word lumpisch. See lump ¹, -ish ¹

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