Clumpy
adjective
In a form of groups or lumps.
The cookie dough was too clumpy to spread evenly.
Often appears as...
- clumpy mascara
- clumpy dough
adjective
Not moving smoothly, awkward in motion.
He wore big, clumpy boots which made him walk weirdly.
Often appears as...
- clumpy walk
- clumpy shoes
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
In a form of groups or lumps.
The cookie dough was too clumpy to spread evenly.
Often appears as...
- clumpy mascara
- clumpy dough
adjective
Not moving smoothly, awkward in motion.
He wore big, clumpy boots which made him walk weirdly.
Often appears as...
- clumpy walk
- clumpy shoes
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Texture Description
Use 'clumpy' to describe things with a lumpy, uneven texture, usually not smooth.
The gravy turned out too clumpy and didn't look appetizing.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
'Clumpy' often suggests that something is not as it should be, implying a problem.
After washing, the sweater became clumpy and lost its shape.
Pro Tip 3/3Mixing and Consistency
Use 'clumpy' to talk about mixing ingredients that don't blend well, creating lumps.
Despite stirring, the batter remained clumpy.
Pro Tip 1/3Texture Description
Use 'clumpy' to describe things with a lumpy, uneven texture, usually not smooth.
The gravy turned out too clumpy and didn't look appetizing.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
'Clumpy' often suggests that something is not as it should be, implying a problem.
After washing, the sweater became clumpy and lost its shape.
Pro Tip 3/3Mixing and Consistency
Use 'clumpy' to talk about mixing ingredients that don't blend well, creating lumps.
Despite stirring, the batter remained clumpy.
Pro Tip 1/3Texture Description
Use 'clumpy' to describe things with a lumpy, uneven texture, usually not smooth.
The gravy turned out too clumpy and didn't look appetizing.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
'Clumpy' often suggests that something is not as it should be, implying a problem.
After washing, the sweater became clumpy and lost its shape.
Pro Tip 3/3Mixing and Consistency
Use 'clumpy' to talk about mixing ingredients that don't blend well, creating lumps.
Despite stirring, the batter remained clumpy.
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Video examples
The beneficial bacteria...
its proteins start to aggregate and curdle. That's why spoiled milk is clumpy. Cheesemakers usually add an enzyme called rennet, naturally found inside of cows, goats, and some other mammals to help this process along. Eventually, those little curdles turn into bigger curds,
Video examples
The search for dark...
in one dense region, before you can start forming stars. And without dark matter, you never get enough stuff in one place. So here, we're looking at two universes, side by side. In one of them you can see that things get clumpy quickly. In that universe,
Video examples
The beneficial bacteria...
its proteins start to aggregate and curdle. That's why spoiled milk is clumpy. Cheesemakers usually add an enzyme called rennet, naturally found inside of cows, goats, and some other mammals to help this process along. Eventually, those little curdles turn into bigger curds,
Video examples
The search for dark...
in one dense region, before you can start forming stars. And without dark matter, you never get enough stuff in one place. So here, we're looking at two universes, side by side. In one of them you can see that things get clumpy quickly. In that universe,
Example 1 of 2
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