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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 )

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • bouncingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of bouncing

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

Example Sentences

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Hill regularly uses the space for "super fast internet, soundproof phone booths, and bouncing ideas over coffee" between members.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

“The money you can pull out night after night can absolutely be greater than if you’re bouncing from market to market,” Selz said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

The iShares Aerospace & Defense exchange-traded fund was also bouncing, adding 1.6%.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Before the ADS redemptions disclosure, Apollo’s stock had been bouncing off a 19-month closing low hit on March 12.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

I stare out the window, my leg bouncing again.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko

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