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bouncing

American  
[boun-sing] / ˈbaʊn sɪŋ /

adjective

  1. stout, strong, or vigorous.

    a bouncing baby boy.

  2. exaggerated; big; hearty; noisy.

bouncing British  
/ ˈbaʊnsɪŋ /

adjective

  1. vigorous and robust (esp in the phrase a bouncing baby )

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Etymology

Origin of bouncing

First recorded in 1570–80; bounce + -ing 2

Example Sentences

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The band had just completed their fourth album, Bouncing Off The Satellites but, devastated, they couldn't face promoting it.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Bouncing off of that, I know that you are the founder of Moms for Iowa, and clearly not new to advocacy work.

From Salon • Sep. 13, 2025

Bouncing from one field of study to another, she was almost 30 when she graduated.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 11, 2024

Bouncing along together in a van, singing bits of the show’s score, the company members let out a collective gasp as they caught sight of the enormous Admiral Twin Drive-In.

From New York Times • Feb. 22, 2024

Bouncing twice, its clinks echo in the hold.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

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