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jouncy

adjective
\ˈjau̇n(t)-sē \
jouncier; jounciest

Definition of jouncy 

: marked by a jouncing motion or effect

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bumpy, choppy, jerky, rough

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Examples of jouncy in a Sentence

I'm afraid the car will give a rather jouncy ride until I can get the shocks repaired.

First Known Use of jouncy

1943, in the meaning defined above

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