bouncier; bounciest
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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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Its blend of jojoba oil, glycerin, aloe vera, and thermal water sourced from Iceland delivers an intense surge of hydration while soothing sensitive skin, leaving you with your bounciest, softest complexion yet. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Aug. 2025 Plus, the arms are recessed, and the foam cushions are supportive yet bouncy for a comfortable, relaxing seat. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2025 My skin looked bouncier, smoother, and all-around healthier. Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 10 July 2025 Our testers noted if the beds were really bouncy, as this is usually a sign of limited motion isolation. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 13 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for bouncy

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 8 Sep. 2025.

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