Bouncy
/ˈbaʊnsi/
adjectiveBeginner📊CommonGeneral
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Definitions
1
Able to bounce or spring back; elastic; lively and cheerful.
/ˈbaʊnsi/
adjectivepositiveBeginner
General
Exhibiting elasticity or resilience.
The puppy had a bouncy gait.
💡 Simply: Something that bounces easily.
More Examples
2
The mattress was surprisingly bouncy.
How It's Used
Child's Play
"The bouncy ball bounced high in the air."
Sports
"The bouncy surface of the trampoline made for a fun workout."
From "bounce" + -y (suffix forming adjectives). The verb 'bounce' itself has origins in Old French.
The word's usage has increased alongside the popularity of leisure activities featuring bouncing elements.
Memory tip
Think of a bouncy castle – full of energy and bounce!
Word Origin
LanguageEnglish
Original meaning
"Derived from the verb 'to bounce,' meaning to rebound or spring back."
Base: bounce
bouncy castlebouncy ballbouncy ride
Common misspellings
bouncy
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