bouncy

adj, noun — 3 senses

bouncy

adj

UK /ˈbaʊnsi/ · US /ˈbaʊnsi/

Etymology From bounce + -y.

1

Easily bounced.

You can’t play tennis without a bouncy ball.

2

Lively, exuberant, energetic.

bouncy music
She’s a very bouncy character.

Derived terms: bouncily, bounciness, bouncy ball, bouncy-bouncy, bouncy castle, bouncy house, unbouncy

bouncy

noun

Etymology From bounce + -y.

1

Childish, Informal An excessively bouncing pitch in kickball.

Hey! We said no bouncies!

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