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bouncy

American  
[boun-see] / ˈbaʊn si /

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 British  
/ ˈbaʊnsɪ /

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
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • bouncily adverb
  • bounciness noun

Etymology

Origin of bouncy

First recorded in 1920–25; bounce + -y 1

Example Sentences

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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

Scared by his sincerity, Violetta warns him off with a bouncy display of vocal fireworks that declare that she isn’t one to be caged by commitment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

"She loves the mountains - she's always really bouncy when she sees the snow," said Poole, who has had severely limited vision since birth.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

"As you get into your later years you're less bouncy than when you were 25, but I'm still going," he laughs, adding that his secret to longevity is "lots of physio."

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

It began with a reggae rhythm on guitar, those bouncy, staccato sounds that made me think of being at the beach.

From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez

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