adj
bouncy
BOWN-see
adj
1
Able to bounce easily, or full of lively energy.
"The kids loved the bouncy castle at the fair."
"She has a bouncy, upbeat way of talking to customers."
How to Use Bouncy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSpringy, or lively and full of energy.
Common pairings
bouncy castle
a bouncy personality
Word Forms
bouncier comparative, bounciest superlative
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Etymology
From bounce + the adjective-forming suffix -y.