springy

/ˈspɹɪŋi/

//ˈspɹɪŋi// adj

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"springy" is a 7-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“springy” is uncommon English (frequency #55,764 among 6,566 “S” headwords), classed as an adjective. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

#55,764
frequency rank, English
6,566
“S” headwords

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - That returns rapidly to its original form (as a spring does) after being bent, compressed, stretched, etc.

Corpus desk

Index EN-springy · springy · English

springy · rank #55,764 · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-RARE #55,764
  • LEN-LONG 7 letters
  • VOW-2 2 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-DENSE 6,566
  • PHOTO-FINISH spritz

Nearest frequency peer: spritz (+1 rank slots)

Read with this headword: Spelling guide for this pattern

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Long-tail ranks near “springy”

Sparse band: bars invert rank so rarer forms read shorter

corpus weight

What this shows Long-tail view: where “springy” sits against similarly uncommon English ranks.

Source FrequencyWords open word-frequency list As of September 3, 2026
Key facts for springy
PropertyValue
Headwordspringy
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechAdjective
IPA/ˈspɹɪŋi/
Letters7
Frequency rank#55,764
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Long-tail rank of “springy” in English

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right).springyfalls in this rarity band:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Ticks step logarithmically, so each one marks a roughly tenfold drop in how often the word turns up. Rare peers in the same band: “spritz” (#55,765), “sportscaster” (#55,762), “spline” (#55,761). Among 6,566 “S” headwords, “springy” is #55,764. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

springy is uncommon English at frequency #55,764 among 6,566 “S” headwords, classed as anadjective, transcribed /ˈspɹɪŋi/. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 4 senses are on record.

Zero misspellings are on record for springy in our index, a sign its spelling follows regular English conventions. This entry stands alone in our confusable dataset, suggesting its spelling stands apart enough that readers rarely confuse it with something else.

Etymologically, the entry records: From spring + -y. The correct English form is springy, spelled S-P-R-I-N-G-Y.

Definition

  1. 1
    That returns rapidly to its original form (as a spring does) after being bent, compressed, stretched, etc.
  2. 2
    Lively; bouncy.
  3. 3
    Characteristic of the spring season.
  4. 4
    Of land, having many springs (of water).

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

These source excerpts show how springy appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. The soft peat was springy under her feet.
  2. The hard woods were used for pegging, the soft woods for cradling the load and the springy woods for carrying it.

Etymology

From spring + -y.

Synonyms

bouncyelasticresilientbouncyjauntyenergeticvigorousspringlikemild

Antonyms

unspringy

This word in other languages

elástico(Español)élastique(Français)elastisch(Deutsch)elástico(Português)

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "springy"?
"springy" is spelled S-P-R-I-N-G-Y. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈspɹɪŋi/.
What does "springy" mean?
As an adjective, "springy" means: That returns rapidly to its original form (as a spring does) after being bent, compressed, stretched, etc.
How do you pronounce "springy"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "springy" is /ˈspɹɪŋi/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "springy"?
From spring + -y. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Similar English words by spelling shape

Same letter count and similar misspelling depth for "springy", not the corpus desk frequency band.

Same letter count

Frequency-ranked English headwords with 7 letters (nearest by frequency rank).

splayed#55,760sounder#55,754stocker#55,776streaky#55,778

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list