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
Example Sentences
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The book provides a snapshot of her family’s life bouncing between homes on both sides, and the process of transculturation that resulted.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
Shares climbed 4.2% in premarket trading on Tuesday, bouncing back from an initial drop after the report.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
In simple terms, the system sends light back on itself, allowing it to build strength over time, much like light bouncing between two mirrors.
From Science Daily • May 5, 2026
After bouncing around co-working desks and borrowed space in other startups’ offices, John Zhao was ready to commit to his own space.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
“Sounds like a bouncing baby baggage, har har!”
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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