adjective
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lively, exuberant, or self-confident
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having the capability or quality of bouncing
a bouncy ball
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responsive to bouncing; springy
a bouncy bed
Other Word Forms
- bouncily adverb
- bounciness noun
Etymology
Origin of bouncy
Example Sentences
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On the sidewalk, generations play spades in the shade and the joyful screams of children emanate from a custom bouncy house adorned with an Egyptian pharaoh bust.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
“Sucker for Love” has the effervescence of an ’80s synth-pop tune in the vein of Madonna’s first album, with more open space in the sequenced rhythms and a bouncy melody packed with hooks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
Deputies from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office helped load a baby stroller and bouncy swing into the couple’s car.
From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026
The 15-year-old student described the experience: "The floor felt bouncy, my vision went blurry and then I had a panic attack."
From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026
The elevator made a bouncy stop on the second floor.
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
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