Bouncy and Stiff

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Bouncy adjective - Able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted.

Usage example: bouncy seat cushions

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Stiff is an antonym for bouncy.

Nearby Words: bounce, bounced, bouncing, bouncer

Stiff adjective - Incapable of or highly resistant to bending.

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Bouncy is an antonym for stiff.

Nearby Words: stiffen, stiffness, stiffed, stiffly, stiffened

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