bouncing Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts)
   bounce.
   
2. verb spring back; spring away from an impact
   spring; rebound; bound; bounce; take a hop; reverberate; recoil; resile; ricochet.
   
   • The rubber ball bounced
   • These particles do not resile but they unite after they collide
3. verb hit something so that it bounces
   bounce.
   
   • bounce a ball
4. verb move up and down repeatedly
   jounce; bounce.
   
5. verb come back after being refused
   bounce.
   
   • the check bounced
6. verb leap suddenly
   bounce.
   
   • He bounced to his feet
7. verb refuse to accept and send back
   bounce.
   
   • bounce a check
8. verb eject from the premises
   bounce.
   
   • The ex-boxer's job is to bounce people who want to enter this private club
9. adjective satellite vigorously healthy
   
   • a bouncing baby
10. adjective satellite marked by lively action
    spirited; bouncy; peppy; zippy.
    
    • a bouncing gait
    • bouncy tunes
    • the peppy and interesting talk
    • a spirited dance

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