bouncing

[boun-sing]

adjective

1. stout, strong, or vigorous.

   a bouncing baby boy.

2. exaggerated; big; hearty; noisy.

bouncing

/ ˈbaʊnsɪŋ /

adjective

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

Other Word Forms

• bouncingly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of bouncing¹

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

Example Sentences

As Treinen noted, “at the end of the day, we get paid to handle” the burdens of bouncing back from whatever happened the previous fall.

From Los Angeles Times

The Duchess of York has so far been the great survivor of the royal world, bouncing back from embarrassments that would have sunk many others.

From BBC

Quarterback Ryan Hopkins, bouncing back from turnovers last week, kept firing away against a strong Bishop Gorman defense, getting the ball to his outstanding receivers and not letting penalties or an interception reduce his confidence.

From Los Angeles Times

And even if that reference eluded anyone, Bock’s bouncing, daydreaming, old world melody, practically encoded into our cultural DNA, assured perfect understanding.

From Los Angeles Times

“Never a dull moment with us. Always in the meeting room, just bouncing ideas off each other. I’m having fun on the field, between plays, cracking jokes.”

From Los Angeles Times

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