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
Those include a sensory experience guide to indicate which parts of the park have loud noises, darkness and bumpiness; which rides are fast; and which lift off the ground.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 12, 2025
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
I went over and touched the wood, feeling the bumpiness of it.
From "The Night Diary" by Veera Hiranandani
