springy

Words with a similar base: springy

'springy'

[bouncy.s.01] as in: elastic; rebounds readily

Examples:
clean bouncy hair
a lively tennis ball
as resilient as seasoned hickory
springy turf

'springy'

[springy.s.02] as in: (of movements) light and confidently active

Examples:
he walked away with a springy step

Origins

					springy (English)
├── -y (English)
│   └── -y (Middle English (1100-1500))
└── spring (English)
    └── springen (Middle English (1100-1500))
        └── springan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

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