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Definition of bunchy

bunchy

/ˈbʌn.tʃi/
bunch · y
Adverb:bunchily
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• adjective

1

Gathered into loose folds, lumps, or awkward puffs, especially of fabric or clothing that does not hang smoothly.

Example

"She decided not to buy the heavy wool skirt because the thick waistband made it look bunchy around her hips."

2

Growing or arranged in tight clusters, tufts, or bundles.

Example

"The dry hillside was dotted with tough, bunchy grasses that thrived in the arid soil."

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• Rhymes for bunchy

• Nearby Words

bumpy
bun
bunch
bunchy
bundle
bundler
bundling

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 14th century, derived from Middle English 'bunche' (meaning a hump, swelling, or bundle) combined with the adjectival suffix '-y'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bunchy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bunchy
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