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bounce

/baʊns/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A change of direction of motion after hitting the ground or an obstacle.
  2. A movement up and then down (or vice versa), once or repeatedly.
  3. An email return with any error.
  4. The sack, licensing.
  5. A bang, boom.
  6. A drink based on brandyW.
  7. To change the direction of motion after hitting an obstacle.
  8. To move quickly up and then down, or vice versa, once or repeatedly.
  9. To cause to move quickly up and down, or back and forth, once or repeatedly.
  10. To suggest or introduce (an idea, etc.) to (off or by) somebody, in order to gain feedback.
  11. To leap or spring suddenly or unceremoniously; to bound.
  12. To move rapidly (between).

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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