bumpy
adjective
of uneven surface; full of bumps.
bumpiness
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a word derived from
bumpy.
Example Sentences
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I heard his effort before I let myself name it: the repetition, the struggle, the bumpiness my father calls “disfluency.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
While that could bring with it some immediate bumpiness, the strategist’s recommendation is to view any volatility “through a technical lens” and to use stock dips as buying opportunities.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 18, 2026
The bumpiness starts with Ohtani, arguably the greatest player in baseball history and the first two-way threat since Babe Ruth pitched and played outfield more than a century ago.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 24, 2024
Ms Lewellen, from Bradford, told the BBC the pilot had warned passengers to "expect some bumpiness" during the flight and landing.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2023
Then she complained about the dust from the ride, the smell of the street, the bumpiness of the road, the lateness of the day, the ache in her stomach.
From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan
