sprung

adj. having metal springs inside to make something comfortable or bouncy.

adj. equipped or cushioned with a system of springs for suspension or comfort.

“The dancers practiced on a sprung wooden floor to protect their joints.”

“The antique carriage featured a sophisticated sprung chassis that absorbed the shocks of the uneven cobblestone streets.”

adj. completely in love with or attracted to someone.

adj. intensely infatuated with or obsessed by a romantic interest.

“He is totally sprung on his new girlfriend and won't stop talking about her.”

“It was obvious to everyone at the party that he was completely sprung, as he followed her around the room all night.”

Slang · Informal

adj. caught doing something you were not supposed to do.

adj. discovered or caught in the act of committing an offence or breaking a rule.

“The students were sprung by the teacher while they were trying to sneak out of school.”

“He got sprung trying to shoplift a chocolate bar, and the security guard called his parents immediately.”

Slang · Dialect