- 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
Example Sentences
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Bouncing off of that, I know that you are the founder of Moms for Iowa, and clearly not new to advocacy work.
From Salon • Sep. 13, 2025
Bouncing back after last week’s back-breaking loss to Michigan would require another masterful run of halftime adjustments from USC defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn, whose defense allowed Wisconsin just 82 total yards in the second half.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 28, 2024
Bouncing back from two first-half turnovers, Desmond Ridder shrugged off Joe Tryon-Shoyinka to score on a 6-yard run with 3:23 remaining.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 10, 2023
Bouncing back to reach the New York last four means she is the first women's player to make the semi-finals of all four majors in the same season since Serena Williams in 2016.
From BBC • Sep. 7, 2023
Bouncing along, my heart is pounding so hard, I can hear it crinkling my eardrums.
From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements
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