springy Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite elastic; rebounds readily
    resilient; bouncy; live; lively.
    • clean bouncy hair
    • a lively tennis ball
    • as resilient as seasoned hickory
    • springy turf
  2. adjective satellite (of movements) light and confidently active
    • he walked away with a springy step

WordNet

Spring"y adjective
Etymology
From Spring.
Wordforms
comparative Springier ; superlative Springiest
Definitions
  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.

Webster 1913