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BOUNCY

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Vast selection of baby items. Clothing, toys, supplies, and more.
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bounc⋅y

  [boun-see]
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–adjective, bounc⋅i⋅er, bounc⋅i⋅est.
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.
Origin:
1920–25; bounce + -y 1

Related forms:
bounc⋅i⋅ly, adverb
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Bouncy at Amazon
Vast selection of baby items. Clothing, toys, supplies, and more.
Amazon.com/baby
bounc·y   (boun'sē)   
adj.   bounc·i·er, bounc·i·est

  1. Tending to bounce.

  2. Springy; elastic: clean, bouncy hair.

  3. Lively; energetic: bouncy tunes.

bounc'i·ly adv.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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