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bouncy

[ boun-see ]

adjective

bouncier, bounciest.
  1. tending characteristically to bounce or bounce well:

    An old tennis ball is not as bouncy as a new one.

  2. resilient:

    a thick carpet that is bouncy underfoot.

  3. animated; lively:

    a bouncy personality.



bouncy

/ ˈʊԲɪ /

adjective

  1. lively, exuberant, or self-confident
  2. having the capability or quality of bouncing

    a bouncy ball

  3. responsive to bouncing; springy

    a bouncy bed

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Derived Forms

  • ˈdzܲԳԱ, noun
  • ˈdzܲԳ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • dzܲԳi· adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of bouncy1

First recorded in 1920–25; bounce + -y 1
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A précis of Elmer’s early life in Maine is run through by members of the eight-person cast in the bouncy, no-nonsense manner of a graphic novel.

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“Cordially,” which is having its world premiere at South Coast Repertory under the direction of Zi Alikhan, may sound grim, but it’s surprisingly bouncy.

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For the series’ Italy-set sophomore season, De Veer elevated the original theme, combining operatic vocals over a bouncy dance beat.

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The fuzzy ball looks like a tennis ball but has a slightly lower PSI, meaning it’s a little flatter and less bouncy.

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And then he turned his skis parallel with the fall line, gathered some speed and started making effortless bouncy turns through the trees.

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