Spring'y, a.

a. [compar. SPRINGIER; superl. SPRING-IEST.] [From spring.] 1. Resembling, or pertaining to, a spring; elastic; light; nimble; as, springy steel; a springy step. Though her little frame was light, it was firm and springy. W. Scott. 2. Abounding with springs or fountains; wet; spongy; as, springy land. ☞ Formerly, by many persons, absurdly pronounced spring'y, as if it were formed from springe, a gin.