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bumpiest

|bump/i/est|

/ˈbʌmpiɪst/

(bumpy)

uneven surface

Base Form	Comparative	Superlative	Noun
bumpy	bumpier	bumpiest	bumpiness

Etymology

Etymology Information

'bumpy' originates from the word 'bump', which comes from Middle English 'bumpen', meaning 'to strike or knock'.

Historical Evolution

'bumpen' transformed into the modern English word 'bump', and 'bumpy' was derived from 'bump' to describe something full of bumps.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'bump' meant 'to strike or knock', but over time, 'bumpy' evolved to describe a surface with many bumps.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

superlative form of 'bumpy', meaning having the most bumps or being the most uneven.

The road was the bumpiest I've ever driven on.

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Last updated: 2025/01/22 23:20