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lumpy

UK
/ˈlʌm.pi/
US
/ˈlʌm.pi/

Translations

lumpyadjective
lumpier
Comp.
lumpiest
Super.
UK
/ˈlʌm.pi/
US
/ˈlʌm.pi/
irrégulierEn finance et en gestion, se dit de montants ou de flux apparaissant par à-coups ou à intervalles inégaux.
The firm's cash flow was lumpy, with income arriving only after major projects were completed.
La trésorerie de l’entreprise était irrégulière, les revenus n’arrivant qu’après l’achèvement des grands projets.
grumeleuxS’emploie surtout pour une texture ou une consistance non lisse, notamment pour des aliments ou des sauces.
The sauce turned out lumpy because it wasn't stirred properly.
La sauce est devenue grumeleuse parce qu’elle n’avait pas été bien remuée.
bosseléSe dit d’une surface couverte de bosses ou d’irrégularités.
The road was lumpy after years of neglect.
La route était bosselée après des années d’abandon.
Additional translations
maladroitSens figuré : forme, style ou mouvement peu gracieux, peu souple.
Synonyms
bumpy
uneven
rough
irregular
clumpy
knobby
chunky
Antonyms
smooth
even

Definitions

lumpyadjective
Having a surface covered with or full of lumps.
The mashed potatoes were lumpy and not smooth as expected.
Uneven or irregular in texture or consistency.
The sauce turned out lumpy because it wasn't stirred properly.
Lacking grace or smoothness; awkward or clumsy in form, style, or movement.
His lumpy handwriting was difficult to decipher.
(business, finance) Occurring in large, irregular amounts or at uneven intervals.
The firm's cash flow was lumpy, with income arriving only after major projects were completed.
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