Bumpy Meaning in English
word
/ˈbəmpi/
BUHM-pee
/bˈʌmpi/
BUHM-pee
Definition
Having an uneven surface with raised or rough parts; often describes roads, rides, or experiences that are not smooth.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used to describe physical surfaces like 'bumpy road', but also metaphorically for difficult situations ('bumpy ride' meaning a challenging experience). Usually informal. Do not use for food textures (use 'lumpy').
Spanish: irregular - lleno de bachesPortuguese (BR): esburacado - irregular - cheio de solavancosPortuguese (PT): esburacado - irregular - com solavancosChinese (Simplified): 颠簸的 - 不平的Chinese (Traditional): 顛簸的 - 不平的Hindi: ऊबड़-खाबड़Arabic: وعر - غير مستوBengali: অনিয়মিত - উঁচুনিচুRussian: неровный - ухабистыйJapanese: でこぼこしたVietnamese: gồ ghề - xócKorean: 울퉁불퉁한Turkish: engebeli - çalkantılı (mecazi)Urdu: کھردرا - ناہموارIndonesian: bergelombang - tidak rata
Example Sentences
The road was very bumpy after the rain.
basic
My bicycle ride was bumpy because of the rocks.
basic
The cake has a bumpy surface.
basic
We had a bumpy flight through the storm.
natural
Moving to a new country can be a bumpy transition.
natural
Hold on, it’s going to get bumpy from here!
natural