springy meaning

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springy (adjective): elastic; rebounds readily.

springy has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

springy as an adjective

  1. elastic; rebounds readily
    • clean bouncy hair
    • a lively tennis ball
    • as resilient as seasoned hickory
    • springy turf

    Synonyms: bouncy, live, lively, resilient

    Similar: elastic

    Related forms: springiness

  2. (of movements) light and confidently active
    • he walked away with a springy step

    Similar: active

Scrabble score: 13 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SP · words ending in GY · 7-letter words

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