lumpy
UK: ˈlʌmpi | US: ˈlʌmpi
adj. full of lumps; uneven in texture or consistency
adj. (informal) clumsy or awkward in movement or shape
The word "lumpy" derives from the noun "lump" (from Middle English lumpe, likely of Scandinavian origin, related to Old Norse lump meaning "block or log") combined with the adjectival suffix "-y," which indicates "having the quality of." Originally describing physical unevenness (e.g., lumpy porridge), it later extended metaphorically to describe awkwardness or clumsiness. The morpheme "lump" retains its core meaning of a compact mass, while "-y" transforms it into a descriptive term.
The mattress was old and lumpy, making it hard to sleep.
She stirred the batter until it was smooth, with no lumpy bits.
His lumpy sweater looked handmade but cozy.
The gravy turned out lumpy because the flour wasn’t mixed properly.
The robot’s movements were still a bit lumpy after the repair.