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bouncy

[boun-see] / ˈbaʊn si /


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On the sidewalk, generations play spades in the shade and the joyful screams of children emanate from a custom bouncy house adorned with an Egyptian pharaoh bust.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

My mum always used to say as soon as I could walk I was kicking bouncy balls and stuff around.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

“Sucker for Love” has the effervescence of an ’80s synth-pop tune in the vein of Madonna’s first album, with more open space in the sequenced rhythms and a bouncy melody packed with hooks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Deputies from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office helped load a baby stroller and bouncy swing into the couple’s car.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

I walk light and bouncy, mostly so dust doesn’t settle on my shoes, but also because it’s the least painful way to walk.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell