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
  • This usually happens for a variety of reasons, including love biting, fear, anxiety, being a pet, frustration, rough play, social pressure, illness, or pain.
    Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
  • The Dolphins won six of eight after that rough start last season, and the team hopes that turnaround can be duplicated.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The contestants then had to compete in a physically taxing challenge that involved pushing a heavy cart along a bumpy path, stacking sand bags, climbing ladders, knocking discs off poles, and then finally knocking down four bamboo targets.
    Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Stick to your long-term strategy and add some cushioning to help your portfolio ride out bumpy patches.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The early days of the season have been decidedly uneven.
    Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
  • Special features include their grippy Vibram outsoles, cushiony FloatPro Foam pods, and extra underfoot protection against rocks and uneven terrain.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2025
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“Jouncy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jouncy. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.

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