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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

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Etymology

Origin of bouncing

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

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Shares in Rheinmetall fell as much as 16% in European morning trading before bouncing back somewhat, meaning the stock shed more than one third of its value since the start of the year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

Treinen has a 3.52 ERA after bouncing back from a rocky 2025.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2026

Of course, there was also Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, standing nearby bouncing up and down like a puppy happy to be on stage with his master.

From Salon • Jun. 19, 2026

Andrew Addison, a technical analyst from the Institutional View, says in a Wednesday note that coffee is not merely bouncing in the short term—it may be starting a lasting rally.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

Asase regards him, a million emotions bouncing around in her gaze.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

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