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Swingy vs Bouncy - What's the difference?

swingy | bouncy |

As adjectives the difference between swingy and bouncy

is that swingy is (informal) having a swinging motion while bouncy is easily bounced.

swingy

English

Adjective

(er)
  • (informal) Having a swinging motion.
  • * 2007 , The Official Xbox Magazine: Issues 75-78
    • the swingy , shooty theatrics of Bionic Commando
  • * 2011 , Karen Karbo, The Gospel According to Coco Chanel (page 169)
    • Which is not to say that a long rope of pearls is the obvious solution—too long and too swingy and you risk looking like you're on your way to a costume party dressed as a flapper.
  • (informal) Characteristic of swing music.
  • * 1942 , Billboard magazine
    • a swingy rhythm and some swell guitar work
  • (curling, of ice) Allowing stones to curl more than usual.

    • 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