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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Our stylists agree that a blunt bob is the ultimate choice for faking a fuller, bouncier appearance on thin hair. Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026 The cushions are bouncy and covered in a fade-resistant material, and when not in use, the chair folds to save space. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026 As well as Carrick, step forward Liam Rosenior (Chelsea), David Moyes (Everton), Unai Emery (Aston Villa) and Gary O’Neil (Bournemouth) as the bounciest of new managers since the start of the 2021-22 season. Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026 Her mochi skins are bouncy and soft, with a chewy texture so majestic that the stretchability rivals the most dramatic of cheese pulls. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026 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 12 Apr. 2026.

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