Where does “bumpity” come from?
bumpity (English) comes from English ity, from Ingrian -u — Used to form nouns from verbs.
bumpity (English): Nonce variation of the word bump, usually...
Definitions
- Nonce variation of the word bump, usually...
Ancestry of “bumpity”, step by step
bumpity traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English bump
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | bump | A light blow or jolting collision; The sound of... |