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Resembling, having the qualities of, or pertaining to, a spring; elastic; as, springy steel; a springy step.

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  1. superl. Resembling, having the qualities of, or pertaining to, a spring; elastic; as, springy steel; a springy step.
  2. superl. Abounding with springs or fountains; wet; spongy; as, springy land.
  3. adj. elastic; rebounds readily
  4. adj. (of movements) light and confidently active
  5. 1. Resembling, having the qualities of, or pertaining to, a spring; elastic; as, springy steel; a springy step. Though her little frame was slight, it was firm and springy. Sir W. Scott. 2. Abounding with springs or fountains; wet; spongy; as, springy land.
  6. j:100 s. (of movements) light and confidently active