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
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Origin of bouncy
Example Sentences
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It’s been a bouncy few weeks for the stock.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
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
She says her son has small patches of eczema which have not spread and is a "happy, bouncy little boy".
From BBC • Apr. 10, 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
“Let’s talk about fun things. Remember that cabbage? The bouncy one?”
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
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