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bounce
(b/AU/ns )

noun (n)

  • the quality of a substance that is able to rebound(noun.attribute)
    Synonym:
    bounciness
    source: wordnet30
  • a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards(noun.act)
    Synonym:
    bound, leap, leaping, saltation, spring
    source: wordnet30
  • rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts)(noun.event)
    Synonym:
    bouncing
    source: wordnet30
  • A sudden leap or bound; a rebound.(noun)
    source: webster1913

adverb (r)

  • With a sudden leap; suddenly.(adverb)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • spring back; spring away from an impact(verb.motion)
    Example:
    The rubber ball bounced.
    Synonym:
    bound, rebound, recoil, resile, reverberate, ricochet, spring, take a hop
    source: wordnet30
  • hit something so that it bounces(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Bounce a ball.
    source: wordnet30
  • move up and down repeatedly(verb.motion)
    Synonym:
    bob, jounce
    source: wordnet30
  • come back after being refused(verb.possession)
    Example:
    The check bounced.
    Antonym:
    clear
    source: wordnet30
  • leap suddenly(verb.motion)
    Example:
    He bounced to his feet.
    source: wordnet30
  • refuse to accept and send back(verb.possession)
    Example:
    Bounce a check.
    source: wordnet30
  • eject from the premises(verb.contact)
    Example:
    The ex-boxer's job is to bounce people who want to enter this private club.
    source: wordnet30
  • To strike or thump, so as to rebound, or to make a sudden noise; a knock loudly.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To drive against anything suddenly and violently; to bump; to thump.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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