bounce
/baʊns/ · noun
Meaning
- A change of direction of motion after hitting the ground or an obstacle.
- A movement up and then down (or vice versa), once or repeatedly.
- An email return with any error.
- The sack, licensing.
- A bang, boom.
- A drink based on brandyW.
- To change the direction of motion after hitting an obstacle.
- To move quickly up and then down, or vice versa, once or repeatedly.
- To cause to move quickly up and down, or back and forth, once or repeatedly.
- To suggest or introduce (an idea, etc.) to (off or by) somebody, in order to gain feedback.
- To leap or spring suddenly or unceremoniously; to bound.
- To move rapidly (between).
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