bouncier; bounciest
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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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Because of the coils, the bed is bouncier than other options and lacks motion isolation. Molly Higgins, WIRED, 17 Mar. 2025 Led by the acclaimed Miracle Broth formula, plus a host of botanical oils and extracts, this elixir sinks right into skin for a firmer, bouncier complexion. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2025 He has been routinely beaten on the glass by younger, bouncier players who are creating second-chance opportunities with offensive rebounds. Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025 The ingredient is featured at a 1.3% concentration (most serums range from 0.5% to 2%) to improve the skin’s moisture levels for a bouncier complexion. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for bouncy

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 22 Mar. 2025.

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