bouncy (ˈbaʊnsɪ
)
Definitions
adjective
Word forms: bouncier, bounciest
- lively, exuberant, or self-confident
- having the capability or quality of bouncing ⇒
a bouncy ball
- responsive to bouncing; springy ⇒
a bouncy bed
Alternative Forms
ˈbouncily adverb ˈbounciness nounSynonyms
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lively,
active,
enthusiastic,
energetic,
bubbly,
exuberant,
irrepressible,
ebullient,
perky,
chirpy,
sprightly,
vivacious,
effervescent,
chipper,
full of beans,
zestful,
full of pep
bright-eyed and bushy-tailed,
Usage examples
A minion wearing a headset takes over the DJing, and, after the weird bouncy music finishes, a recent pop album comes on, at a lower volume.
, POPCO (2004)Similarly, Soft crosses the Strokes ' sharp, bouncy guitars with a hazy Allman groove.
Maxim (2005)There were even suggestions that Tendulkar has a weakness against rising deliveries on the bouncy wickets.
Samachar (2004)The curvy presenter joins a new wave of women in the public eye happy to be big and bouncy.
Sun, News of the World (2002)However, soft - even bouncy - and crustless breads have become the norm.
, Food Watch (1994)