bouncy

adjective

ˈbau̇n(t)-sē 

bouncier; bounciest

1

: buoyant, exuberant

2

: resilient

3

: marked by or producing bounces

bouncily

ˈbau̇n(t)-sə-lē 

adverb

bounciness noun

Synonyms

• flexible
• stretch
• plastic
• resilient
• springy
• rubbery
• elastic
• stretchy

Examples of bouncy in a Sentence

unsurprisingly, the bouncy talk show hostess was a cheerleader in high school

Recent Examples on the Web

Powered by a blend of squalane, ceramides, peptides, and caffeine, this eye cream expertly improves skin’s moisture levels for plumper, bouncier skin. —Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025

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

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing bouncy

• bouncy castle
• bouncy house