bouncy

bouncy

adj \ˈbau̇n(t)-sē\

bounc·i·erbounc·i·est

Definition of BOUNCY

1

: buoyant, exuberant

2

: resilient

3

: marked by or producing bounces

— bounc·i·ly \-sə-lē\ adverb

Examples of BOUNCY

1. <unsurprisingly, the bouncy talk show hostess was a cheerleader in high school>

First Known Use of BOUNCY

1921

Related to BOUNCY

Synonyms: elastic, flexible, resilient, rubberlike, rubbery, springy, stretch, stretchable, stretchy, supple, whippy

Antonyms: inelastic, inflexible, nonelastic, rigid, stiff

Related Words: adaptable, ductile, kneadable, malleable, moldable, plastic, pliable, pliant; limber, lissome (also lissom), lithe, lithesome, willowy

Near Antonyms: compact, firm, hard, solid, unyielding; brittle, crisp, crumbly, flaky (also flakey), friable, short

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