- present participle of bounce.
bouncing
Americanadjective
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stout, strong, or vigorous.
a bouncing baby boy.
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exaggerated; big; hearty; noisy.
adjective
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Origin of bouncing
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Cava Group said climbing customer traffic boosted its profit in the second quarter and that sales are already bouncing back from the impact of recent cyclospora outbreaks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
But Dorsey’s Jesus Jimenez blocks the punt and Henry Badge picks up the bouncing ball in the end zone with no time left for a 19-14 win.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
The precious metals are bouncing back after dropping earlier this year, with investors expecting inflation to stay high as central banks keep interest rates where they are, Jefferies analysts say in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
But the impact was shortlived with long-term borrowing costs bouncing back up a day later.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
As he was pondering that thought, the outhouse started bumping and bouncing like a bucking bronco.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
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