Bouncing: meaning, definitions and examples
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bouncing
[ หbaสnsษชล ]
movement action
Bouncing refers to the action of an object springing back after hitting a surface. This term can describe various movements, such as a ball bouncing on the ground or a person jumping. Bouncing can also metaphorically describe someone who is lively or cheerful. This action is often associated with elasticity and energy, highlighting dynamic interactions between objects and surfaces.
Synonyms
jumping, leaping, rebounding, springing
Examples of usage
- The basketball was bouncing down the court.
- She was bouncing with excitement at the news.
- The children were bouncing on the trampoline.
- The ball bounced high off the pavement.
Translations
Translations of the word "bouncing" in other languages:
๐ต๐น saltando
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคฒเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช springen
๐ฎ๐ฉ melompat
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะธะณะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ skakanie
๐ฏ๐ต ่ทณใญใ
๐ซ๐ท sauter
๐ช๐ธ saltar
๐น๐ท zฤฑplama
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูููุฒ
๐จ๐ฟ skรกkat
๐ธ๐ฐ skรกkaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ่ทณ่ท
๐ธ๐ฎ skoฤiti
๐ฎ๐ธ fara
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตะบััั
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแขแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tullanmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ saltar
Etymology
The word 'bouncing' originates from the late Middle English word 'bouncen,' which meant to thump or strike against something. It evolved from the root word 'bounce,' which can be traced back to the early 17th century. This root likely derived from a combination of the Old French 'boncier,' meaning to bump, and Germanic influences, denoting a sudden springing or leaping motion. The notion of 'bouncing' encapsulates both physical actions and a more metaphorical sense of energetic movement. Over the years, the term has found its application in various contexts, including sports, play activities, and scientific discussions about motion and dynamics.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #16,158, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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