Definition of HUMPY

humpy

Plural: humpies

Adj

  • Characterised by humps, uneven.
  • Muscular; hunky.
  • Hunched, bent over.
  • Sulky; irritable.

Noun

  • Alternative form of humpie.
  • A hut or temporary shelter made from bark and tree branches, traditionally used by Aboriginal people.
  • Any crude or temporary dwelling, especially made from found materials; a bush hut.

Adjective

  • Covered with or having many humps.

Examples

  • The Scrabble board looked humpy after several turns of short, overlapping words.

Origin / Etymology

From hump + -y.

Synonyms

gunyah, mia mia, shack, wurly

Scrabble Score: 15

humpy: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
humpy: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
humpy: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

humpy: valid Words With Friends Word