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springy

 adjective
     
spring‧y
1 something that is springy is soft and comes back to its normal shape after being pressed or walked on:
The grass was soft and springy.
2

springy step/walk

a way of walking which is quick and full of energy
—springily adverb
—springiness noun [uncountable]
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