— lumpily , adv. — lumpiness , n.
/lum"pee/ , adj., lumpier, lumpiest .
1. full of lumps: lumpy gravy.
2. covered with lumps, as a surface.
3. heavy or clumsy, as in movement or style; crude: a lumpy gait; a lumpy narrative.
4. (of water) rough or choppy.
[ 1700-10; LUMP 1 + -Y 1 ]