Word
bouncy
Phoneticsboun·cy, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈbaʊnsi/
UK/bˈaʊnsi/
Definition
adj. able to spring back into shape after being squeezed or hit. It also describes someone who has a lot of energy and seems very happy.
adj. capable of returning to an original shape after compression; resilient. When applied to people or music, it describes a lively, energetic, and cheerful quality.
Examples
“The children love playing on the bouncy castle.”
“The new mattress is quite bouncy, which might take some time to get used to if you prefer a firm bed.”
“Her bouncy personality and relentless optimism made her the natural choice for leading the team through the difficult transition period.”
Examples
simple
“The children love playing on the bouncy castle.”
contextual
“The new mattress is quite bouncy, which might take some time to get used to if you prefer a firm bed.”
complex
“Her bouncy personality and relentless optimism made her the natural choice for leading the team through the difficult transition period.”
Usage
Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'feel' or 'seem' to describe a person's mood.
Etymology
From bounce + -y.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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