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bungee jumping

American  

noun

  1. the sport of jumping off a high structure to which one is attached by bungee cords, so that the body springs back just short of hitting the ground or water.

bungee jumping British  
/ ˈbʌndʒɪ /

noun

  1. a sport in which a participant jumps from a high bridge, building, etc, secured only by a rubber cord attached to the ankles

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Etymology

Origin of bungee jumping

First recorded in 1975–1980

Example Sentences

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Bungee jumping from the suspension bridge has since been banned under by-laws.

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2023

Bungee jumping is based on an age-old ritual practiced by the "land divers" of Pentecost Island in the South Pacific archipelago of Vanuatu.

From Time Magazine Archive

"Bungee jumping just fits in with the Colorado aura."

From Time Magazine Archive

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