Meaning & Definition of word "Bounce"

Bounce

/baʊns/

1. an act of bouncing.
- Example: The bounce of the basketball echoed across the gym.
2. the resilience or springiness of an object.
- Example: The high bounce of the new tennis ball impressed everyone.
3. a sudden return or recovery, especially regarding a situation.
- Example: After the setback, the company made a strong bounce back in profits.

1. to move quickly away from a surface after hitting it.
- Example: The ball will bounce if it hits the ground at the right angle.
2. to spring back from a surface after impact.
- Example: She watched the rubber band bounce off the wall and return to her.
3. to rebound after being thrown or dropped.
- Example: He let the basketball bounce before taking his shot.
4. to move with a lively springing motion.
- Example: The children began to bounce with excitement when they saw the clown.
5. to be sent back or rejected, as a message or email.
- Example: Her email bounced back because the address was incorrect.

Middle English: from Old French 'boncer', of imitative origin.

bounce back:

To recover from difficulties or setbacks.

bounce a check:

To have a bank check returned due to insufficient funds.

bounce off the walls:

To be overly energetic or hyperactive.

rebound:

To spring back; to bounce back again.

jump:

To move off the ground by pushing against it.

Meaning: To leave abruptly.

Example Sentence: Let's bounce before the cops show up.

Meaning: To leave a party or event.

Example Sentence: It's getting late, I think I'm going to bounce.

Meaning: To be successful quickly.

Example Sentence: He bounced to the top of the charts with his new single.