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clumpy Meaning & Definition

ˈkləmp

What Does Clumpy Mean?

As a noun, clumpy means a group of things clustered together. It is also used to mean a compact mass.

Quick Facts About Clumpy

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈkləmp/
Syllables1
Synonymschunky, curdy and lumpy
Antonymssmooth, entity and item
First known use1586

Clumpy Definition (Noun)

  1. a group of things clustered together

    a clump of bushes

  2. a compact mass
  3. a heavy tramping sound

Synonyms of Clumpy

Clumpy synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Clumpy

Clumpy in a Sentence

a clump of bushes

the soil was a little too clumpy to make for a good garden

scattered clumps of houses were visible from the air

a clump of dirt

Word Forms & Grammar

clumpy adjective

clump

clumpier

clumpiest

clumps

clumpy

clumpy (comparative clumpier, superlative clumpiest)

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Origin of Clumpy

Origin 1: probably from Low German klump

Origin 2: From clump + -y.

First Known Use

circa 1586

Pronouncing Clumpy

Clumpy is pronounced /ˈkləmp/ and has 1 syllable.

Quick Answers About Clumpy

What part of speech is clumpy?

Clumpy is a noun.

What is another word for clumpy?

You can replace clumpy with words such as chunky, curdy and lumpy. See the full list of clumpy synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of clumpy?

Antonyms of clumpy include smooth, entity, item and single.

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