as in rough
marked by a series of sharp quick motions I'm afraid the car will give a rather jouncy ride until I can get the shocks repaired

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Adjective
  • The advanced energy management system elevates the ride experience, allowing users to push boundaries with confidence—whether tackling steep hills, rough paths, or long-distance adventures.
    Matt Emma, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Even so, rough surf and rip currents could spread along the US East Coast next week.
    Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Stick to your long-term strategy and add some cushioning to help your portfolio ride out bumpy patches.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
  • These bumpy strips will represent the bones.
    Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • After Florida State and Clemson fought for an uneven share of ACC revenue, a Georgia Tech versus Virginia championship game just feels right.
    Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Southern live oaks draped in Spanish moss that tower and twist over city squares, Neoclassical Antebellum architecture, gas lamps that flicker over uneven cobblestone paths, and a humid subtropical climate that hangs heavy in the air.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2025
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“Jouncy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jouncy. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.

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