01 a. Resembling, having the qualities of, or pertaining to, a spring; elastic; as, springy steel; a springy step.
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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.
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Abounding with springs or fountains; wet; spongy; as, springy land.