bumpy

bump-y · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Having an uneven surface with many bumps.

  2. 2.

    [figurative]Full of problems or difficulties.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    bumpy ride — A difficult or challenging experience.
  • •
    bumpy road — A path full of obstacles.

Related words

Antonyms: even, flat, smooth
See also: bump, rough, smooth, uneven
Synonyms: jarring, jolting, rough, uneven

Etymology

From "bump" + "-y" suffix, meaning characterized by bumps.