Clumpy: meaning, definitions and examples

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clumpy

 

[ หˆklสŒm.pi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

texture description

Clumpy refers to a texture that is lumpy or made up of small, thick clusters. It often describes materials that do not flow smoothly and instead stick together in irregular shapes. This term is commonly used in cooking, baking, and various crafts to indicate that a substance may not be evenly distributed. For example, clumpy frosting might not spread well on a cake.

Synonyms

aggregated, bumpy, chunky, lumpy

Examples of usage

  • The sugar formed a clumpy mess in the bowl.
  • Her hair felt clumpy after using that gel.
  • The paint was too thick and clumpy to apply.
  • The dough turned out clumpy instead of smooth.

Translations

Translations of the word "clumpy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aglomerado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เค‚เคฆเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช klumpig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bergumpal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ัƒะดะบัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kล‚ompowaty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅกŠ็Šถใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท en blocs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ grumoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท topak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฉ์–ด๋ฆฌ ๊ฐ™์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชูƒุชู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hrudkovitรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hrudkovitรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ—็Šถ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ grudast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klumpรณttur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉะฟั–ั€ัˆั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒฃแƒ แƒ—แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ topaqlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ grumoso

Etymology

The word 'clumpy' derives from the root word 'clump', which means a group of things clustered together. 'Clump' originates from the Old English 'clumpa', meaning 'a small mass or lump'. Over time, 'clump' evolved into 'clumpy' to describe the state of being composed of cohesive lumps or masses. It began to be used in various contexts, particularly in describing substances in cooking, gardening, and even physical appearances of certain items. The transition from noun to adjective reflected the application of describing the characteristics of materials in everyday language, signifying how they can become uneven, sticky, or chunky when not processed correctly. Today, the term is prevalent in both informal and formal settings when discussing textures or qualities in various fields.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,970, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.