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Uncommonbounce
The correct spelling is bounce.
How to pronounce bounce
/baʊns/
nounIPA: /baʊns/
Say it like: Bow-nse
The correct spelling is bounce. A change of direction of motion after hitting the ground or an obstacle. For example: "Them pro-ballers got bounce!"
Usage Examples
“Them pro-ballers got bounce!”
“The tennis ball bounced off the wall before coming to rest in the ditch.”
“He bounces nervously on his chair.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A change of direction of motion after hitting the ground or an obstacle.
- 2.A movement up and then down (or vice versa), once or repeatedly.
- 3.An email return with any error.
- 4.The sack, licensing.
- 5.A bang, boom.
verb
- 1.To change the direction of motion after hitting an obstacle.
- 2.To move quickly up and then down, or vice versa, once or repeatedly.
- 3.To cause to move quickly up and down, or back and forth, once or repeatedly.
- 4.To suggest or introduce (an idea, etc.) to (off or by) somebody, in order to gain feedback.
- 5.To leap or spring suddenly or unceremoniously; to bound.
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