BUMPY

bumpy

(adjective) covered with or full of bumps; “a bumpy country road”

rough, rocky, bumpy, jolty, jolting, jumpy

(adjective) causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements; “a rough ride”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

bumpy (comparative bumpier, superlative bumpiest)

rough; jumpy; causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements

covered with or full of bumps

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

22 February 2025

ANALYSIS

(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’


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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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