Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

glumpy

Adjective

ˈgləm-pē

Definition

Having a thick, sticky, or viscous texture.

Examples

The mud after the rain was glumpy, making it difficult to walk.
She mixed the paint too long, resulting in a glumpy texture that was hard to apply.
The glue was glumpy and had trouble adhering to the paper.

Meaning

The term ‘glumpy’ describes something that is sticky, gooey, or pasty in consistency. It suggests a substance that is unpleasantly thick and hard to handle.