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BOUNCY (bouncier, bounciest)
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, bounciest Dictionary entry overview: What does bouncy mean?
• BOUNCY (adjective)
The adjective BOUNCY has 2 senses:
1. elastic; rebounds readily
2. marked by lively action
Familiarity information: BOUNCY used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
| Declension: comparative and superlative |
Superlative: bounciest
Sense 1
Meaning:
Elastic; rebounds readily
Synonyms:
bouncy; live; lively; resilient; springy
Context example:
springy turf
Similar:
elastic (capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy)
Derivation:
bounce (rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts))
bounciness (the quality of a substance that is able to rebound)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Marked by lively action
Synonyms:
bouncing; bouncy; peppy; spirited; zippy
Context example:
a spirited dance
Similar:
lively (full of life and energy)
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