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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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Other Word Forms

  • bouncingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of bouncing

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

Example Sentences

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For Valerie, the price is bouncing between cheap community houses and sleeping on the street, where the bleak conditions further mold Valerie’s nonconformist personality.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

Ayton was having one of his best games in the playoffs, bouncing back from two quiet efforts to post 19 points and 10 rebounds before he was ejected with 5:41 left in the third quarter.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

"You can lose games of football. It's about bouncing back. The world doesn't end because we lose."

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

On April 13, the stock fell to an intraday low of $42.09 before bouncing to close at $42.91.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Then they were all running along past her, the truck was bouncing, being bumped by this huge herd, this family of bison, this clan.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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