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bouncy - 2 dictionary results

bounc⋅y

[boun-see]
–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


bounc⋅i⋅ly, adverb
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.
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