Bouncy: meaning, definitions and examples
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bouncy
[ หbaสnsi ]
fun
Having a lively and energetic quality, often characterized by bouncing movements.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The kids were full of bouncy energy during the party.
- The bouncy music had everyone dancing.
hair
Having a full and voluminous quality, often describing hair that appears to bounce.
Synonyms
full-bodied, luscious, voluminous
Examples of usage
- Her bouncy curls framed her face beautifully.
- She used a special shampoo to achieve bouncy hair.
ball
A small, resilient ball that rebounds when thrown or dropped.
Synonyms
rebounding ball, resilient ball, rubber ball
Examples of usage
- The children played catch with the bouncy ball.
- He bounced the bouncy ball against the wall.
Translations
Translations of the word "bouncy" in other languages:
๐ต๐น saltitante
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคฒ เคเฅเคฆ เคเคฐเคจเฅ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช hรผpfend
๐ฎ๐ฉ melompat-lompat
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟััะถะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ skoczny
๐ฏ๐ต ๅผพใ
๐ซ๐ท rebondissant
๐ช๐ธ rebotante
๐น๐ท zฤฑplayan
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุฒู
๐จ๐ฟ skรกkavรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ skรกkavรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅผน่ทณ็
๐ธ๐ฎ poskoฤen
๐ฎ๐ธ fjaรฐrandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตะบััะณัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฎแขแฃแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tullanmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ rebotante
Word origin
The word 'bouncy' originated from the verb 'bounce' which has been in use since the 13th century. The suffix '-y' is added to 'bounce' to create the adjective 'bouncy', which first appeared in the English language in the mid-19th century. The term is often associated with energy and liveliness, reflecting the action of rebounding or springing back. Over time, 'bouncy' has evolved to describe not just physical movements but also qualities like hair or texture that convey a sense of resilience and vitality.
See also: bounce.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #32,356 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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- 32353 devaluing
- 32354 unbeknownst
- 32355 cosmetology
- 32356 bouncy
- 32357 enlarger
- 32358 misbehaving
- 32359 daffodil
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