bouncy

bouncy
bouncily, adv.
/bown"see/, adj., bouncier, bounciest.
1. tending characteristically to bounce or bounce well: An old tennis ball is not as bouncy as a new one.
2. resilient: a thick carpet that is bouncy underfoot.
3. animated; lively: a bouncy personality.
[1920-25; BOUNCE + -Y1]

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