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clumpy, a.|ˈklʌmpɪ|
[f. clump + -y1.]
1. Of the nature or form of a clump.
1820H. Matthews Diary Invalid 170 The orange-tree..its form is too clumpy—too round and regular—to be picturesque. 1832Blackw. Mag. XXXI. 641 Low clumpy hills and furzy gullies. 1878J. W. Ebsworth in Bagford Ballads 1017 How angular her vestments, how clumpy her bandeaux.
2. Abounding in clumps (of trees).
1832H. Martineau Each & All iv. 46 The clumpy drives of a park.
3. Heavy and clumsy; lumpy.
1836J. Struthers Dychmont iv. 407 Nor clumpy, highland, grewsome gauger. 1865Cornh. Mag. XI. 355 Gray hose and clumpy boots.
b. See quots.
1881I. Wight Gloss., Clumpy, a dunce, a stupid fellow. 1888Berksh. Gloss., Clumpy, a., stupid. |