bounce

noun

  1. 1

    a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

  2. 2

    the quality of a substance that is able to rebound

  3. 3

    rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts)

verb

  1. 1

    hit something so that it bounces

    bounce a ball

  2. 2

    eject from the premises

    The ex-boxer's job is to bounce people who want to enter this private club

  3. 3

    spring back; spring away from an impact

    The rubber ball bounced

    These particles do not resile but they unite after they collide

  4. 4

    move up and down repeatedly

  5. 5

    leap suddenly

    He bounced to his feet

  6. 6

    refuse to accept and send back

    bounce a check

  7. 7

    come back after being refused

    the check bounced

Synonyms

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