clumpy

Meanings

• adjective

  Having a heavy, sticky, or lumpy consistency; not smooth or fluid.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with clumpy
dumpy , lumpy , jumpy

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Variants

List of all variants of clumpy that leads to same result
clump , clumpier , clumpiest , clumps , clumpy

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Etymology

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The word 'clumpy' originated from the Old English word 'clumpen', which means 'to stick together'. It is related to the Old Norse word 'klumpa' and the Middle Low German word 'klump' which also mean 'lump' or 'mass'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'clumpy' is often used to describe the texture of certain types of cheese, such as cottage cheese and ricotta.

2. In the world of computer science, a 'clumpy' database is one that stores data in large, distinct chunks or clusters, rather than evenly distributing it across the database.

3. The term 'clumpy' is sometimes used to describe people who are unrefined or unsophisticated, with a rough and uneven personality.

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Related Concepts

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1. consistency: The property of a substance that determines how easily it can be poured or shaped. Clumpy substances have a thick and lumpy consistency.

2. texture: The surface quality or appearance of a substance. Clumpy textures are rough and uneven.

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Culture

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The term 'clumpy' is often used to describe various things in different contexts. For instance, in food, it can refer to porridge that is too thick and lumpy. In art, it can be used to describe textures that are rough and uneven. In literature, it can be used to describe characters who are unrefined and unsophisticated.

How to Memorize "clumpy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bowl of oatmeal that is too thick and lumpy. Visualize the texture and consistency of the oatmeal.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'clumpy' with the texture of a lumpy potato or a clump of mud.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym C-L-U-M-P-Y to remember the meaning of the word: Consistency, Lumpy, Unrefined, Mass, Porridge, Yuck!

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