bungee jumping

noun

1. the sport of jumping off a high structure to which one is attached by bungee cords, so that the body springs back just short of hitting the ground or water.

bungee jumping

/ ˈbʌndʒɪ /

noun

1. a sport in which a participant jumps from a high bridge, building, etc, secured only by a rubber cord attached to the ankles

Word History and Origins

Origin of bungee jumping¹

First recorded in 1975–1980

Word History and Origins

Origin of bungee jumping¹

C20: from bungie , slang for India rubber, of unknown origin

Example Sentences

Skateboarding was to be featured alongside such revered activities as barefoot water-ski jumping, snow shovel racing, bungee jumping and, of course, skysurfing.

From Ozy

Harvey: Things like bungee-jumping or skydiving scare me, but not because of the height.

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