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Bumpy vs Bouncy - What's the difference?

bumpy | bouncy |

As adjectives the difference between bumpy and bouncy

is that bumpy is rough; jumpy; causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements while bouncy is easily bounced.

bumpy

English

Adjective

(er)
  • rough; jumpy; causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements
  • covered with or full of bumps

    • bouncy

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Easily bounced
    • You can't play tennis without a bouncy ball.
  • Lively, exuberant, energetic
    • She's a very bouncy character.

    Derived terms

    * bouncy castle