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Definition of bouncing

bouncing

/ˈbaʊn.sɪŋ/
bounc · ing
Plural:bouncings
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bouncing Lexical Profile

bouncing Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Moving up and down repeatedly with a springy, elastic motion.

Example

"The dog chased the bouncing ball across the backyard."

2

Vigorous, healthy, and full of lively energy (typically used to describe a newborn baby).

Example

"The proud parents welcomed a bouncing baby boy into the world."

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• noun

1

The action or motion of springing back from a surface after impact.

Example

"The constant bouncing of the basketball echoed through the empty gymnasium."

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• Nearby Words

bouncer
bouncily
bounciness
bouncing
bouncy
bound
boundary

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bouncing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bouncing
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