bouncing

[ boun-sing ]

adjective

1. stout, strong, or vigorous:

   a bouncing baby boy.

2. exaggerated; big; hearty; noisy.

bouncing

/ ˈbaʊnsɪŋ /

adjective

1. whenpostpositive, foll by with vigorous and robust (esp in the phrase a bouncing baby )

Other Words From

• bouncing·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of bouncing¹

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

Example Sentences

Davis had 38 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, bouncing back after a miserable game in Miami.

From Los Angeles Times

Greece looks ghastly in Molly Manning Walker’s riveting debut that goes from raucous to hungover and back to raucous faster than a bouncing beer pong.

From Los Angeles Times

After bouncing around foster homes across SoCal throughout her childhood, the comedian has made a permanent home of South Central L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

Carvey's bouncing and buffoonish take on Musk's sycophancy struck a chord, with the Tesla head commenting on it on X.

From Salon

All they can see is leafy tree tops and hear is the echoes of cicadas and birds bouncing off the cliffs.

From BBC

Related Words

• active
• brisk
• dynamic
• effective
• efficient
• forceful
• healthy
• intense
• lively
• persuasive
• potent
• robust
• spirited
• strenuous
• strong
• tough
• vital
• zealous