clumpy
pronunciation
How to pronounce clumpy in British English:
UK [klʌmpi]
How to pronounce clumpy in American English:
US [klʌmpi]
Word Origin
- clumpy (adj.)
- 1820, from clump (n.) + -y (2). Also noted 1881 in an Isle of Wight glossary as a noun meaning "a stupid fellow." Related: Clumpily; clumpiness. Compare also clumperton "clown, clodhopper" (1530s).
Example
- 1. The most widespread of all cloud types , it typically forms in a low layer with a clumpy base .
- 2. I don 't see why anyone would wear a shoe that looks clumpy and remedial as a fashion item .
- 3. Motong seedless watermelon ; callus ; clumpy bud ; induction rate .
- 4. Sciencedaily ( aug. 14 , 2007 ) - is your mascara clumpy ?
- 5. Harness stirs the concoction with a paint stick until it looks like a clumpy vanilla milkshake , then pops open another jug to add more grain alcohol .