A word for series of ups and downs?

flobadob | 15:13 Fri 13th May 2011 | Phrases & Sayings

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I'm just wondering of words that mean a series of ups and downs. For example if one was saying that recently life has been a series of ups and downs, what words could replace the term " series of ups and downs"?

word to describe...?

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snags

Undulating?

mccfluff

rocky

mike11111

Bonking?

joko

turbulence?

scotman

rollercoaster

ChuckFickens

yo-yo (I'll go for the 5 year olds answer)

joko

obstacles? hurdles to overcome?

Everhelpful

Being in a Lift?

flobadob

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Yes scotsman, life has been very rollercoastery recently, I like it.

gael123

rollercoaster?

flobadob

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I thought there would be more.

Quizmonkey

When used figuratively 'rollercoaster' does not really convey the ups and downs - it's more just a hurtling, headlong journey through some experience or other. In y our example, 'series of ups and towns' or even peaks and troughs, is the best option.

flobadob

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QM, I just thought there would be a good word to sum up what I was saying. Sort of like hectic.

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