CEFR B1

bumpy

adjective

Meaning

Having an uneven surface, full of bumps or small raised areas.

Examples

The old country road was very bumpy, making the car shake quite a bit.
After the fall, her forehead felt a little bumpy where she hit it.

Synonyms: uneven, rough, jagged, potholed

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bumpy (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈbʌmpi/

Definition

Having an uneven surface, full of bumps or small raised areas.

Examples

The old country road was very bumpy, making the car shake quite a bit.
After the fall, her forehead felt a little bumpy where she hit it.
The airplane experienced some bumpy turbulence during the flight, causing drinks to spill.

How to Use bumpy

bumpy ride (collocation): A difficult or uncomfortable experience, literally or figuratively. — "The small boat gave us a very bumpy ride across the choppy sea."
bumpy road (collocation): A path or journey with many difficulties. — "Life can be a bumpy road, but it's important to keep moving forward."

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