Bouncing: meaning, definitions and examples

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bouncing

 

[ หˆbaสŠnsษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น saltando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เค›เคฒเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช springen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melompat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธะณะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skakanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ทณใญใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sauter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ saltar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zฤฑplama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋›ฐ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู‚ูุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skรกkat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skรกkaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ทณ่ทƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skoฤiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fara

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะบั–ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒขแƒแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tullanmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.