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bouncy

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bounc·y  (bouns)
adj. bounc·i·er, bounc·i·est
1. Tending to bounce.
2. Springy; elastic: clean, bouncy hair.
3. Lively; energetic: bouncy tunes.

bounci·ly adv.

bouncy [ˈbaʊnsɪ]
adj bouncier, bounciest
1. lively, exuberant, or self-confident
2. having the capability or quality of bouncing a bouncy ball
3. responsive to bouncing; springy a bouncy bed
bouncily  adv
bounciness  n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.bouncy - elastic; rebounds readily; "clean bouncy hair"; "a lively tennis ball"; "as resilient as seasoned hickory"; "springy turf"
elastic - capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy; "an elastic band"; "a youthful and elastic walk"
2.bouncybouncy - marked by lively action; "a bouncing gait"; "bouncy tunes"; "the peppy and interesting talk"; "a spirited dance"
lively - full of life and energy; "a lively discussion"; "lively and attractive parents"; "a lively party"

bouncy
adjective
1. lively, active, enthusiastic, energetic, bubbly, exuberant, irrepressible, ebullient, perky, chirpy (informal), sprightly, vivacious, effervescent, chipper (informal), full of beans (informal), zestful, full of pep (informal), bright-eyed and bushy-tailed She was bouncy and full of energy.
lively dull, listless, unenthusiastic
2. springy, flexible, elastic, resilient, rubbery, spongy a bouncy chair
springy flat, inelastic
Translations
bouncy [ˈbaʊnsɪ]
A. ADJ (bouncier (compar) (bounciest (superl)))
1. [ball] → con mucho rebote; [hair] → con mucho cuerpo; [mattress] → elástico
2. (fig) [person] → enérgico, dinámico
B. CPD bouncy castle Ncastillo m inflable
bouncy [ˈbaʊnsi] adj
(= lively) [person] → dynamique; [song] → entraînant(e)
[ball, toy, chair] → élastique
bouncy castle® nchâteau m gonflable
bouncy
adj (+er)
ballgut springend; mattress, stepfedernd; springs, hairelastisch; rideholpernd
(fig inf: = exuberant) → vergnügt und munter, quietschvergnügt (inf)
bouncy [ˈbaʊnsɪ] adj (-ier (comp) (-iest (superl))) (ball) → che rimbalza bene; (hair) → vaporoso/a; (mattress) → (ben) molleggiato/a; (person) → dinamico/a, esuberante
bouncy [ˈbaʊnsɪ] adj (-ier (comp) (-iest (superl))) (ball) → che rimbalza bene; (hair) → vaporoso/a; (mattress) → (ben) molleggiato/a; (person) → dinamico/a, esuberante


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