bounce Definition and Meaning in English (bounce definition)

verb
Quick Answer • Definition

Bounce definition: To spring back or up from a surface after hitting it.

Definitions of Bounce

  1. 1verb

    To spring back or up from a surface after hitting it.

  2. 2noun

    The act of springing back from a surface after impact.

  3. 3verb(informal)

    To leave a place, often quickly or abruptly.

Example Sentences

casual

“The ball will bounce high if you throw it hard.”

casual

“He felt a bounce in his step after hearing the good news.”

informal

“Let's bounce, it's getting late.”

Inflected Word Forms

past tensebounced
present participlebouncing
agent nounbouncer
adjectivebouncy

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

bounce backphrasal_verb

To recover quickly from a setback or difficulty.

bounce ideas off someoneexpression

To discuss ideas with someone to get their opinion or feedback.

bounce a checkcollocation

To write a check for an amount greater than the balance in the account, causing it to be returned unpaid.

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Bounce definition: To spring back or up from a surface after hitting it.
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'Bounce' translates to 'bounce' in English. Bounce definition: To spring back or up from a surface after hitting it.
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