bouncy

English

Etymology

From bounce +‎ -y.

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈbaʊnsi/, /ˈbaʊnsɪ/
    • Audio (Southern England):(file)
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈbaʊnsi/
  • Rhymes: -aʊnsi

Adjective

bouncy (comparative bouncier, superlative bounciest)

  1. Easily bounced.
    You can’t play tennis without a bouncy ball.
  2. Lively, exuberant, energetic.
    bouncy music
    She’s a very bouncy character.

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