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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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But consumer demand is bouncing back, as is the demand for a better deal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

"It does make me feel guilty for doing it, but you're not always going to be getting out of bed bouncing with them at six o'clock and setting up art and crafts."

From BBC • Mar. 26, 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

Our sled was bouncing, and I was holding on tight with both hands.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell

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