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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The song is a take on the penultimate track from Tinashe’s 2024 album Quantum Baby, with the Disco Lines collab dialing up the BPM, adding an urgent synth production and loading up the track with bright and bouncy electronic flourishes. Katie Bain, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025 The price is breathtaking, but so are our testers’ ridiculously smooth and bouncy complexions after making this a regular step in their routine. Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025 The silicone-free formula cleanses and nourishes the scalp while strengthening the hair at the root for visibly bouncy hair. Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 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 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 6 Oct. 2025.

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