bungee

[buhn-jee]

noun

1. Aeronautics.,  any of certain springs or elastic tension devices, as the springs attached to movable controls of aircraft to facilitate their manipulation.

2. bungee cord.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bungee¹

Origin uncertain

Example Sentences

However, Ms Millington said there was just one thing she would not try - and that was bungee jumping.

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During the challenge, he is also due to bungee jump off Auckland Harbour Bridge, canyon swing in Queenstown and sky dive in Abel Tasman.

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During the challenge, he is due to bungee jump off Auckland Harbour Bridge, canyon swing in Queenstown and sky dive in Abel Tasman.

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Paddle boarding, bungee jumping and surfing were some of the stunts he embarked on to get voters' attention.

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He went to the beach to cut off the head with a chainsaw, and then proceeded to tie it to the roof of the family minivan with bungee cords.

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