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
  • Homers reheat Royals’ cold offense The Royals’ offense has hit another rough patch.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Additionally, avoid using any pads or scrubbers with a rough surface that could damage the cabinet finish.
    Heather Bien, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Gateway — the Artemis program's pitstop space station in lunar orbit — has had a bumpy path inside the program's architecture.
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Cal picks her up in a muddy old 4×4, then takes her on a bumpy ride through the bush during which the tension quickly heightens between them.
    Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Even when Clark returned, her performance was uneven.
    Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • This helps smooth out fingerprints or uneven spots, giving the frame a more professional look.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
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“Jouncy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jouncy. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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