Definition

Having a rough, uneven surface like broken stones or debris.

Example

The path was rubbly, making it difficult to walk without tripping.

Conversation

Have you seen the park after the storm?

Yeah, it looks so rubbly with all the debris everywhere.

I know, it’s crazy how much damage it caused.

Hopefully, they’ll clean it up soon to make it nice again.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Rubbly → The word is derived from "rubble" (from Middle English *rubble*, meaning broken stone or fragments) and the suffix "-y" (meaning characterized by). Thus, "rubbly" describes something characterized by or full of rubble or broken stones.

Memory Tip

Think of 'rubble' as broken stones, and remember that 'rubbly' means something that is full of or characterized by those broken stones.

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