bouncing

American  

[boun-sing] / ˈbaʊn sɪŋ /

adjective

1. stout, strong, or vigorous.

   a bouncing baby boy.

2. exaggerated; big; hearty; noisy.

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bouncing British  

/ ˈbaʊnsɪŋ /

adjective

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

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Other Word Forms

• bouncingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of bouncing

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

Example Sentences

I even like the sound of a basketball bouncing on the pavement.

From Literature

But the impact receded from headlines almost as quickly as it had appeared, with the S&P 500 bouncing back to pre-DeepSeek levels by mid-February.

From MarketWatch

Many everyday lasers are diode lasers, which create light by bouncing it between two tiny mirrors on a semiconductor chip.

From Science Daily

While he scrambled to save par on the long 13th, McIlroy incurred another penalty on the short 14th before bouncing back with a birdie at the 16th by sinking a 45-foot putt for birdie.

From BBC

Also bouncing back from a period in the music industry wilderness is Sasha Keable, who picks up nominations for best female and best soul act.

From BBC

Related Words

• active
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• dynamic
• effective
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• robust
• spirited
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• strong
• tough
• vital
• zealous