bounce
noun
- 1
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
- 2
the quality of a substance that is able to rebound
- 3
rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts)
verb
- 1
hit something so that it bounces
bounce a ball
- 2
eject from the premises
The ex-boxer's job is to bounce people who want to enter this private club
- 3
spring back; spring away from an impact
The rubber ball bounced
These particles do not resile but they unite after they collide
- 4
move up and down repeatedly
- 5
leap suddenly
He bounced to his feet
- 6
refuse to accept and send back
bounce a check
- 7
come back after being refused
the check bounced
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