Bounce Definition & Meaning

bounce
noun
  1. the quality of a substance that is able to rebound
  2. a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
  3. rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts)
verb
  1. spring back; spring away from an impact; "The rubber ball bounced"; "These particles do not resile but they unite after they collide"
  2. hit something so that it bounces; "bounce a ball"
  3. move up and down repeatedly
  4. come back after being refused; "the check bounced"
  5. leap suddenly; "He bounced to his feet"
  6. refuse to accept and send back; "bounce a check"
  7. eject from the premises; "The ex-boxer's job is to bounce people who want to enter this private club"

Synonyms for bounce

bounciness noun

the quality of a substance that is able to rebound

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bouncing adj

vigorously healthy; "a bouncing baby" marked by lively action; "a bouncing gait"; "bouncy tunes

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bound adj

confined by bonds; "bound and gagged hostages" held with another element, substance or material in chemical or physical

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jounce noun

a sudden jarring impact; "the door closed with a jolt

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leap noun

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards an abrupt transition

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leaping noun

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

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rebound noun

a movement back from an impact a reaction to a crisis or setback or frustration

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recoil noun

the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired a movement back from an impact draw back, as with fear or pain

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ricochet noun

a glancing rebound spring back; spring away from an impact; "The rubber ball bounced

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spring noun

the season of growth; "the emerging buds were a sure sign of spring

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"Bounce" in song lyrics

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  • "Players listen before the hoes bounce"
    11/5 — Garcia Vegas
  • "Now is time, to make ya'll bounce"
    9th Prince — Shut Your Mouth
  • "So we can bounce"
    A+ f/ Mr. Cheeks — Up Top New York

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Frequently asked questions

What does bounce mean?
the quality of a substance that is able to rebound a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts) spring back; spring away from an impact; "The rubber ball bounced"; "These particles do not resile but they unite after they collide" hit something so that it bounces; "bounce a ball" move up and down repeatedly come back after being refused; "the check bounced" leap suddenly; "He bounced to his feet" refuse to accept and send back
What part of speech is bounce?
Bounce is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does bounce have?
Bounce has 10 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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