bounc´i|ness

bounc´i|ness
bounc|y «BOWN see», adjective, bounc|i|er, bounc|i|est. Informal.
1. a) that bounces; bouncing. b) full of bounces: »

a bouncy ride.

c) springy: »

a bouncy diving board.

2. a) having a bouncing rhythm or tempo: »

a bouncy piece of music.

b) lively; quick: »

a bouncy style.

3. a) energetic; vivacious; ebullient: »

... a plump, bouncy man wearing a flowered tie (New Yorker).

b) cocky: »

a bouncy manner.

bounc´i|ly, adverb.
bounc´i|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • bounc´i|ly — bounc|y «BOWN see», adjective, bounc|i|er, bounc|i|est. Informal. 1. a) that bounces; bouncing. b) full of bounces: »a bouncy ride. c) springy: »a bouncy di …   Useful english dictionary

  • bounc|y — «BOWN see», adjective, bounc|i|er, bounc|i|est. Informal. 1. a) that bounces; bouncing. b) full of bounces: »a bouncy ride. c) springy: »a bouncy di …   Useful english dictionary

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