Perky vs. Bouncy — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Perky and Bouncy
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Perky
Cheerful and lively
She certainly looked less than her usual perky self
Bouncy
Tending to bounce.
Perky
Buoyant and self-confident; briskly cheerful.
Bouncy
Springy; elastic
Clean, bouncy hair.
Perky
Jaunty and appealing; sprightly
A perky tune.
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Bouncy
Lively; energetic
Bouncy tunes.
Perky
Small or firm and well-formed
"her perky, shapely little body" (Joyce Carol Oates).
Bouncy
Easily bounced.
You can't play tennis without a bouncy ball.
Perky
Lively.
She answered with a perky smile and bounced off.
Bouncy
Lively, exuberant, energetic.
She's a very bouncy character.
Bouncy music
Perky
Standing upright; firm.
The plant looks much perkier since I watered it.
Perky breasts
Bouncy
Readily regaining its original shape or position after stretching, compression, or other deformation; as, clean bouncy hair.
Perky
Perk; pert; jaunty; trim.
There amid perky larches and pines.
Bouncy
Showing a joyous enthusiasm. Opposite of dull.
Perky
Characterized by liveliness and light-heartedness;
Buoyant spirits
His quick wit and chirpy humor
Looking bright and well and chirpy
A perky little widow in her 70s
Bouncy
Rebounds readily;
Clean bouncy hair
A lively tennis ball
As resiliant as seasoned hickory
Springy turf
Bouncy
Marked by lively action;
A bouncing gait
Bouncy tunes
The peppy and interesting talk
A spirited dance
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