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Bouncy ball — A bouncy ball is a popular toy which rebounds proportionally to the amount of force used when thrown at a hard surface. A typical bouncy ball can keep around 90% of its kinetic energy in one rebound.In the United States, they are often sold from… … Wikipedia
bouncy — UK [ˈbaʊnsɪ] / US adjective Word forms bouncy : adjective bouncy comparative bouncier superlative bounciest 1) a bouncy ball bounces well when it hits a surface 2) a bouncy surface moves up and down when you walk, jump etc on it a bouncy bed 3)… … English dictionary
bouncy — bounc|y [ˈbaunsi] adj 1.) a bouncy ball etc quickly moves away from a surface after it has hit it 2.) a bouncy surface is made of a substance that makes people move up and down when they are on it ▪ The new bed is nice and bouncy. 3.) someone who … Dictionary of contemporary English
bouncy — adjective 1 a bouncy ball etc quickly moves away from a surface after it has hit it 2 a bouncy surface is made of a substance that makes people move up and down when they are on it: The bed is nice and bouncy. 3 someone who is bouncy is always… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
bouncy — bounc|y [ baunsi ] adjective 1. ) a bouncy ball BOUNCES well when it hits a surface 2. ) a bouncy surface moves up and down when you walk, jump, etc. on it: a bouncy bed 3. ) happy, lively, and enthusiastic: a bouncy tune/personality … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
bouncy — [ˈbaʊnsi] adj 1) a bouncy ball BOUNCES well when it hits a surface 2) a bouncy surface moves up and down when you walk or jump on it 3) a bouncy person is happy, lively, and enthusiastic … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
bouncy — adjective a) Easily bounced You cant play tennis without a bouncy ball. b) Lively, exuberant, energetic Shes a very bouncy character … Wiktionary
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… … Universalium
bouncy — adj. (bouncier, bounciest) 1 (of a ball etc.) that bounces well. 2 cheerful and lively. 3 resilient, springy (a bouncy sofa). Derivatives: bouncily adv. bounciness n … Useful english dictionary
bouncy — /ˈbaʊnsi/ (say bownsee) adjective 1. of or relating to that which bounces, as a ball, a woman s hair, etc. 2. of or relating to that which is suitable to bounce on, as a bed, a chair, etc. 3. of a personality which is cheerful and enthusiastic …
