bouncier; bounciest
Synonyms of bouncynext
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: marked by or producing bounces
bouncily adverb
bounciness noun

Examples of bouncy in a Sentence

unsurprisingly, the bouncy talk show hostess was a cheerleader in high school
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The cushions will stay bouncy thanks to sinuous springs that prevent sagging over time. Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026 When the pressure is reduced, the gas expands inside the foam to create bubbles or cells that give the foam its lighter, bouncier properties. Kieran Alger, Wired News, 23 Apr. 2026 The cushions are bouncy and covered in a fade-resistant material, and when not in use, the chair folds to save space. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026 Our stylists agree that a blunt bob is the ultimate choice for faking a fuller, bouncier appearance on thin hair. Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bouncy

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of bouncy was in 1855

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“Bouncy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bouncy. Accessed 15 May. 2026.

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