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Definition of "bouncy" []

  • Tending to bounce. (adjective)
  • Springy; elastic: clean, bouncy hair. (adjective)
  • Lively; energetic: bouncy tunes. (adjective)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "bouncy" in a sentence
  • "Tara, I'm sure you'll find a way, the word 'bouncy' is highly underused if I do say so myself."
  • "Vacant lots suddenly gain bouncy castles, and badly painted versions of popular cartoon characters, and of course lots and lots of pumpkins."
  • "Update: When one looks at a search result for the word bouncy, it is not difficult to argue that Amazon may have a point in wanting some sort of filter for adult content."