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bounces

The correct spelling is bounces.

How to pronounce bounces

noun

IPA: /ˈbaʊnsɪz/

Say it like: Bow-nse-s

The correct spelling is bounces. 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. 1.A change of direction of motion after hitting the ground or an obstacle.
  2. 2.A movement up and then down (or vice versa), once or repeatedly.
  3. 3.An email return with any error.
  4. 4.The sack, licensing.
  5. 5.A bang, boom.

verb

  1. 1.To change the direction of motion after hitting an obstacle.
  2. 2.To move quickly up and then down, or vice versa, once or repeatedly.
  3. 3.To cause to move quickly up and down, or back and forth, once or repeatedly.
  4. 4.To suggest or introduce (an idea, etc.) to (off or by) somebody, in order to gain feedback.
  5. 5.To leap or spring suddenly or unceremoniously; to bound.

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