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 of bouncy

• 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

In a slow cooker, shrimp become bouncy and rubbery, and fish flakes apart into dry sheaths of overcooked flesh. — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 6 Sep. 2026

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My skin looks plumper, feels bouncier, and stays hydrated all day, even underneath my heavier foundations and concealers. — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026

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Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing bouncy

• bouncy castle
• bouncy house

Rhymes for bouncy

• paramountcy