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
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On the bouncing folk-rock number “Liberty Tree,” which again mentions Bobby, she sings, “I was alone with my thoughts / In an outline of chalk,” illustrating how isolation can feel like death.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
With runners on the corners, Waldschmidt hit a bouncing comebacker that Dreyer snagged and threw to second before Edman quickly threw to Freddie Freeman to end the game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
"There's no time for that. Glasgow on the weekend, mate, it's bouncing," the Scot said with a slight croak in his voice.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
It then spent the next four years bouncing on and off the market with multiple discounts, while also being offered up as a luxury rental property.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
She began bouncing the ball in time with the names.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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