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bounce

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verb

ˈbau̇n(t)s How to pronounce bounce (audio)
bounced; bouncing

transitive verb

1
obsolete : beat, bump
2
: to cause to rebound or be reflected
bounce a ball
bounce a light ray off a reflector
3
a
: dismiss, fire
b
: to expel precipitately from a place
c
: to eliminate from a competition by defeating
was bounced from the tournament in the first round
4
: to issue (a check) drawn on an account with insufficient funds
5
: to present (something, such as an idea) to another person to elicit comments or to gain approval
—usually used with off
6
: to return (an email) to the sender with notification of failed delivery
Other potential authors proved simply too hard to reach. E-mails got bounced back, and many phone calls never went through. Clark Boyd

intransitive verb

1
: to rebound or reflect after striking a surface (such as the ground)
2
: to recover from a blow or a defeat quickly
—usually used with back
3
: to be returned by a bank because of insufficient funds in a checking account
His checks bounced.
4
a
: to leap suddenly : bound
b
: to walk with springing steps
5
: to hit a baseball so that it hits the ground before it reaches an infielder
6
of an email : to return to the sender with notification of failed delivery
Gonzalez had the wrong addresses for the local executives, and his emails bounced back. David Wenner
7
: to go quickly and usually repeatedly from one place, situation, job, etc., to another
The story bounces from one parallel universe to the next … Digby Diehl
In the past year, he's been the most visible rapper in the world, bouncing around the globe … Christian Hoard
8
US, informal : leave, depart
Some of Hollywood's finest … reportedly had difficulty getting in and decided to bounce. Kenya N. Byrd

bounce

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noun

plural bounces
1
: the act or action of bouncing off the ground or another surface : a rebound off a surface
caught the ball on the second bounce
… his liner … to right-center took an odd bounce off the wall. Rob Maaddi
2
: a sudden increase or improvement in rating or value
As Gore rode his post-convention bounce, the media started eyeballing Bush for signs of anxiety. Michelle Cottle
3
: a lively or energetic quality : verve, liveliness
full of bounce and enthusiasm
still has plenty of bounce in his step
4
: bluster sense 3
In William II the bullying spirit has developed into bounce and swagger … E. H. C. Oliphant

Synonyms

Verb

Noun

Example Sentences

Verb He was bouncing a tennis ball against the garage door. bouncing the ball back and forth The children love to bounce on the bed. The winner bounced up and down with delight. Her curls bounced as she jumped. He bounced the baby on his knee. She gave me a check for 20 dollars, but the check bounced, and I never got the money. He bounced a 100-dollar check at the grocery store. The store charges a $15 fee for a bounced check. Noun The ball took a high bounce over the shortstop's head. He caught the ball on the first bounce. a basketball that has lost all its bounce The shampoo promises to give limp hair lots of bounce. After the debates, she enjoyed a big bounce in the election polls. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
The 49ers were humiliated at Chicago and, behind their running game, should bounce back in home opener. Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022 The Ducks have the opportunity to really bounce back before Pac-12 play. Stephen Hawkins, Chron, 15 Sep. 2022 Consumer internet businesses rarely bounce back once users have moved on to the next hot thing. Kylie Robison, Fortune, 13 Sep. 2022 Matt Ciryak watched the ball bounce a couple yards in front of him, snatched it on the run and found a lane to go 62 yards for a touchdown. Jonathan X. Simmons, cleveland, 9 Sep. 2022 But more punters are executing Aussie-style kicks, designed to have the ball hit more softly and check up rather than bounce into the end zone. Jeff Potrykus, Journal Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 Once he was drafted in the third round by the Minnesota Twins in 2019, he was asked to bounce around the infield at shortstop, third base and second base. The Enquirer, 7 Sep. 2022 Written by Hill, the movie is talkier than most contempo Westerns (like the ones that used to bathe Kevin Costner in wordless iconic majesty), and the threats bounce off each other with a certain literate macho showmanship. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 6 Sep. 2022 Daffodils are sturdy plants that bounce back after snowfalls and some also thrive in the heat of the Deep South or West. Charlotte Germane, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2022
Noun
The festival will include a pumpkin patch, with proceeds benefitting the Strongsville High School Music Boosters Program, as well as bounce houses, stilt walkers, giveaways and other fun activities for kids, families, and adults. Shirley Macfarland, cleveland, 2 Sep. 2022 Food trucks, live music, bounce houses, face painters, balloon artists, family-friendly activities and more. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2022 Walkers in this year's event can expect food, entertainment and activities at the finish line, including a rock-climbing wall, photo booths, several bounce houses and rides. Neely Allen, Detroit Free Press, 22 Aug. 2022 Children played in bounce houses and posed in front of signs emblazoned with the yellow citrus fruit. Joshua Emerson Smith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2022 The family fun zone will feature inflatable bounce-houses, tailgate games, face-painting and giveaways, as well as appearances by Aubie, the Auburn marching band, cheerleaders, Tiger Paws and the Southeastern Raptor Center. Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 11 Aug. 2022 The event offered free backpacks, hygiene kits, immunizations, and physicals plus fun activities, including bounce houses, esports, games and robotics. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 1 Aug. 2022 In addition to musical acts such as Willie Crespo and Rika Swing, the event featured food, vendors, face-painting, bounce houses, and other activities. Melanie Savage, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2022 There will also be a Kids Zone with bounce houses, arts and crafts, games and prizes. Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 14 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English bounsen

First Known Use

Verb

13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Noun

1523, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bounce was in the 13th century

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