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Meaning of SPRINGY

Pronunciation:  'springee

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [adj]  rebounds readily; "clean bouncy hair"; "a lively tennis ball"; "as resiliant as seasoned hickory"; "springy turf"
 
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 Synonyms: bouncy, elastic, live, lively, resilient, whippy
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Spring"y\, a. [Compar. {Springier}; superl.
{Springiest}.] [From {Spring}.]
1. Resembling, having the qualities of, or pertaining to, a
   spring; elastic; as, springy steel; a springy step.
         Though her little frame was slight, it was firm and
         springy.                              --Sir W.
                                               Scott.
2. Abounding with springs or fountains; wet; spongy; as,
   springy land.
 
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