bounce

intransitive-verb
UK: /baʊns/
US: /baʊns/

  1. To move quickly up or away from a surface after hitting it.

    1. The ball began to bounce high after being dropped accidentally. [ ] [ ]
    2. Watch the ball bounce a few times before you attempt to catch it accurately. [ ] [ ]

  2. To jump up and down repeatedly, typically on a soft surface or with enthusiasm.

    1. Kids bounce on the trampoline with their parents all summer long. [ ] [ ]
    2. The excited children started to bounce up and down, eager for the party's beginning. [ ] [ ]

  3. If a check bounces, the bank refuses to pay it because there is not enough money in the account.

    1. His check could bounce if he doesn't deposit more money fast. [ ] [ ]
    2. I was mortified when my rent check bounced due to an oversight on my account. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

resilience jump rebound recoil leap vibrancy spring
bounce transitive-verb

  1. To cause something to move quickly up or away from a surface.

    1. I bounce the ball. [ ] [ ]
    2. Can you bounce the ball against the wall in rhythmic motion please? [ ] [ ]

  2. To move (someone) in a lively and enthusiastic way.

    1. She loves to bounce the baby on her knee. [ ] [ ]
    2. The crowd started to bounce the singer during his performance on stage. [ ] [ ]

  3. To remove someone forcefully from a place.

    1. They had to bounce him from the bar. [ ] [ ]
    2. The security guards had to bounce the unruly fan from the concert hall swiftly. [ ] [ ]
bounce noun

  1. The action of a ball or other object hitting a surface and returning.

    1. I like the ball's bounce. [ ] [ ]
    2. The tennis player practiced her serve, focusing on the ball's bounce after contact. [ ] [ ]

  2. A lively or energetic quality.

    1. The music has a good bounce. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new advertising campaign gave the company's image a needed bounce. [ ] [ ]
bounce adjective

  1. Full of energy and enthusiasm.

    1. She's a bounce person. [ ] [ ]
    2. The speaker had a bounce personality that captivated the audience members fully. [ ] [ ]
bounce phrasal-verb

  1. bounce back: To recover quickly from a setback or difficulty.

    1. I will bounce back soon. [ ] [ ]
    2. She needs to bounce back after a difficult experience during her previous work. [ ] [ ]

  2. bounce around: To discuss ideas or options informally.

    1. Let's bounce around some ideas. [ ] [ ]
    2. We decided to bounce around different marketing strategies at the weekly meeting. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bounce" in English means: To move quickly up or away from a surface after hitting it., To jump up and down repeatedly, typically on a soft surface or with enthusiasm., If a check bounces, the bank refuses to pay it because there is not enough money in the account..

The phonetic transcription of "bounce" is /baʊns/ in British English and /baʊns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bounce": resilience, jump, rebound, recoil, leap, vibrancy, spring.

Example usage of "bounce": "The ball began to bounce high after being dropped accidentally.". More examples on the page.