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 70,000-square-foot Slick City Action Park offers a variety of indoor slides, jungle gyms, and semi-bouncy floor air courts in Woodbridge, Virginia. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026 Police in Waco, Texas, found themselves in an unusually bouncy pursuit to recapture a runaway kangaroo. Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 28 May 2026 Niacinamide brightens and balances, while collagen, squalane, and adenosine work together to contribute to a hydrated, bouncier-looking complexion. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 May 2026 The cushions will stay bouncy thanks to sinuous springs that prevent sagging over time. Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 10 May 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 26 Jun. 2026.

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