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If someone's got good, clean skin, with not too much make-up on, and good, clean hair that's bouncy, and the nails are clean and not overly done, then you can put anything on her and she's going to look good.
Bruce Oldfield

Meaning of "bouncy" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BOUNCY

bouncy  [ˈbaʊnsɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BOUNCY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Bouncy is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES BOUNCY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Bounce

Bounce or The Bounce may refer to: ▪ Deflection, the event where an object collides with and bounces against a plane surface...

Definition of bouncy in the English dictionary

The first definition of bouncy in the dictionary is lively, exuberant, or self-confident. Other definition of bouncy is having the capability or quality of bouncing. Bouncy is also responsive to bouncing; springy.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BOUNCY


agency
ˈeɪdʒənsɪ
consistency
kənˈsɪstənsɪ
consultancy
kənˈsʌltənsɪ
currency
ˈkʌrənsɪ
deficiency
dɪˈfɪʃənsɪ
efficiency
ɪˈfɪʃənsɪ
emergency
ɪˈmɜːdʒənsɪ
fancy
ˈfænsɪ
flouncy
ˈflaʊnsɪ
frequency
ˈfriːkwənsɪ
jouncy
ˈdʒaʊnsɪ
nancy
ˈnænsɪ
paramouncy
ˈpærəˌmaʊnsɪ
potency
ˈpəʊtənsɪ
pregnancy
ˈprɛɡnənsɪ
regency
ˈriːdʒənsɪ
tendency
ˈtɛndənsɪ
transparency
trænsˈpærənsɪ
unbouncy
ʌnˈbaʊnsɪ
vacancy
ˈveɪkənsɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BOUNCY

bounce
bounce back
bounce game
bouncebackability
bouncedown
bouncer
bouncier
bounciest
bouncily
bounciness
bouncing
bouncing Bet
bouncing bomb
bouncingly
bouncy castle
bound
bound up with
boundable
boundaries
boundary

WORDS THAT END LIKE BOUNCY

accountancy
advertising agency
Clancy
competency
constituency
dependency
discrepancy
energy efficiency
estate agency
fluency
high frequency
high-frequency
latency
news agency
occupancy
presidency
proficiency
sprauncy
travel agency
urgency

Synonyms and antonyms of bouncy in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «BOUNCY»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «bouncy» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of bouncy

Translation of «bouncy» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BOUNCY

Find out the translation of bouncy to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of bouncy from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «bouncy» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

有活力的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

jovial
570 millions of speakers

English

bouncy
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

उछालभरी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

نطاط
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Надувной
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

vivaz
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বাউন্সি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

plein d´allant
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Melenting
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

quietschvergnügt
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

快活な
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

활기찬
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Bouncy
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bouncy
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பவுன்ஸ் ஆகும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

उडी मारणारा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kabarık
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

esuberante
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

nadmuchiwany
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

надувний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

bouncy
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

bouncy
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

springkasteel
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

bouncy
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

bouncy
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of bouncy

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BOUNCY»

The term «bouncy» is quite widely used and occupies the 25.377 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BOUNCY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «bouncy» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «bouncy» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about bouncy

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3 QUOTES WITH «BOUNCY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word bouncy.
1
Helen Dunmore
I can remember being in my pram: children stayed in their prams much longer then than they do now. A big bouncy pram with black covers and a hood with metal clips that could trap your fingers. I was looking up at my sister who was sitting on the pram seat, with her back to me.
2
Sarah Gadon
It's so often that I read for the bouncy, sunny girl men fall in love with who will solve all the romantic problems in the narrative. I don't choose to work that way.
3
Bruce Oldfield
If someone's got good, clean skin, with not too much make-up on, and good, clean hair that's bouncy, and the nails are clean and not overly done, then you can put anything on her and she's going to look good.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BOUNCY»

Discover the use of bouncy in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to bouncy and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Big Bouncy Book of Bart Simpson
A collection of hilarious comic strips focuses on Springfield's bad boy Bart Simpson and the other kids from everyone's favorite animated sitcom, as Bart continuously defies authority, plays truant from school, and has trouble finding ...
Karen Bates, James Bates, 2008
2
Playing Tennis with Bouncy and Fuzzy
Young players will love learning about serves, strokes, rules, and tactics with the help of lively cartoon characters Bouncy and Fuzzy. This guide even includes tips for courtside etiquette and trivia about tennis greats.
Ivo Barbic, 1987
3
The Bouncy Baby Bunny
A baby bunny's boundless energy is a problem to his family and friends until his bouncing rids the rabbit hole of an unwelcome visitor.
Joan Bowden, Joan Chase Bowden, 1999
4
Bouncy Ben's Brain Busters
Fun-filled activity book, bursting with great ways to keep children busy.
Sarah Edwards, 2012
5
Bouncy Baby
Illustrations show babies bouncing, dancing, splashing, eating, and waving. On board pages.
Begin Smart Books, 2009
6
Bouncy Mouse
After being scolded by his father for being too noisy, Bouncy Mouse forms a band that is a big hit at the county fair.
Barbara deRubertis, Eva Vágréti Cockrille, 1998
7
Bouncy and the Bully: Book One of Bouncy’s Adventures
Bouncy's mother asked if Bouncy had made any friends on her first day of school. Bouncy realized that she hadn't made any friends yet. “Not yet...” Bouncy admitted. “Make some friends and Skulla won't be mean to you,” Bouncy's mom said.
Mina Zhang, 2013
8
Meaty, beaty, big & bouncy: the Who
This book tells the story of these early sessions, in the words of the band members, producers, managers, and critics who experienced them.
John Perry, 1998
9
Mirabelle and the Bouncy Red Ball
Mirabelle, a Boston terrier, and Mr. Muller spend the day playing catch with her bright red ball.
Michael Muller, 2012
10
Bouncy Bouncy Bedtime
Pictures bedtime for animals as a giant bed in the sky where every animal gets to bounce all over it before it is time to sleep.
David Bedford, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BOUNCY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term bouncy is used in the context of the following news items.
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Spiderman bouncy castle stolen from children's party in Coventry
The 13ft x 13ft bouncy castle was delivered to the address, along with a generator, to be used at a party between 11.10am and 7.10pm. «Coventry Telegraph, Jul 15»
2
Love is in the air in bouncy 'Boeing-Boeing'
Bernard (Christian Casper) keeps German sweetheart Gretchen (Kristin Jann-Fischer) up in the air in “Boeing Boing” at CPCC Summer Theatre ... «Charlotte Observer, Jul 15»
3
Superhero bouncy castles go missing in West Midlands
Warwickshire Bouncy Castles, who rented them out for children's parties, have taken to the web to report the Spider-Man theft. They claim the same person is ... «JOE.co.uk, Jul 15»
4
Children killed at birthday party after bouncy castle blows away in wind
The children fell to their deaths when the inflatable bouncy castle was ... the local press, three other children fell from the bouncy castle whilst it ... «Closer, Jul 15»
5
Mum paralysed in bouncy castle fall now a gym 'warrior'
"It was at a friend's Christening and I was showing the kids how to do flips on the bouncy castle. I had been doing it a while and then I landed ... «Irish Independent, Jul 15»
6
Man wanted for theft of bouncy castle
Police want to trace this man about the theft of a bouncy castle from the ASDA supermarket in Wharf Road, Retford. The theft took place on ... «Retford Today, Jul 15»
7
Business Awards: bouncy castle firm win customer service prize
BOUNCY castle hire firm Jumparoo was jumping for joy when it landed the Wessex Fire and Security Excellence in Customer Service Award. «Salisbury Journal, Jul 15»
8
Thieves steal children's bouncy castle days before fete
Honeybuns Nursery on Walsall Road had its outdoor play area broken in to last week, with the thieves stealing its custom-made bouncy castle. «expressandstar.com, Jul 15»
9
11 Times Kim Sears' Hair Was Shinier Than The Sun (And How To …
Brush: Take out your pins to release your hair, and brush through with a bristle brush to get Kim-esque soft, bouncy waves. Finish with a spritz ... «instyle.co.uk, Jul 15»
10
Notice anything round and bouncy missing from Alabama's SEC …
Wimp Sanderson spent 20 years as an assistant basketball coach at Alabama before his 12-year stint as the winningest head coach in school ... «AL.com, Jun 15»

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