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

“At the same time, the bear-market memory bank gauges of an ever-increasing percent of the population are now bouncing off empty: What could go wrong?”

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Green laser beams cross the space, bouncing from mirror to mirror.

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The Bazballers are the sort of team capable of bouncing back from the pounding in Perth with a blitz of Brisbane.

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"You've got a ball bouncing at knee high and then you've got a ball bouncing at chest high. It doesn't really do you too much good."

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So, what on earth do I go with here - will it be West Ham extending their run under Nuno, or Bournemouth bouncing back?

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Related Words

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• dynamic 
• effective 
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• forceful 
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• intense 
• lively 
• persuasive 
• potent 
• robust 
• spirited 
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• strong 
• tough 
• vital 
• zealous