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LUMPY
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Irregular inflected forms: lumpier , lumpiest
I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Having lumps; not smooth and even in texture
Example:
lumpy gravy
Classified under:
Similar:
uneven (not even or uniform as e.g. in shape or texture)
Derivation:
lump (a compact mass)
lump (a large piece of something without definite shape)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Like or containing small sticky lumps
Example:
the dumplings were chunky pieces of uncooked dough
Synonyms:
chunky; lumpy
Classified under:
Similar:
unshapely (not well-proportioned and pleasing in shape)
Derivation:
lump (a large piece of something without definite shape)
