— 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 personality.
[ 1920-25; BOUNCE + -Y 1 ]