Bouncy: meaning, definitions and examples

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bouncy

 

[ หˆbaสŠnsi ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

fun

Having a lively and energetic quality, often characterized by bouncing movements.

Synonyms

energetic, lively, vivacious

Examples of usage

  • The kids were full of bouncy energy during the party.
  • The bouncy music had everyone dancing.
Context #2 | Adjective

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.
Context #3 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น saltitante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เค›เคฒ เค•เฅ‚เคฆ เค•เคฐเคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช hรผpfend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melompat-lompat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ัƒะถะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skoczny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅผพใ‚€

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rebondissant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rebotante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zฤฑplayan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŠ€๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ูุฒูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skรกkavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skรกkavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผน่ทณ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poskoฤen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fjaรฐrandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะบั–ั€ะณั–ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฎแƒขแƒฃแƒœแƒแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tullanmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rebotante

Etymology

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.