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The correct spelling is bouncing.
How to pronounce bouncing
verb
IPA: /ˈbaʊnsɪŋ/
Say it like: Bow-nsi-ng
The correct spelling is bouncing. To change the direction of motion after hitting an obstacle. For example: "The tennis ball bounced off the wall before coming to rest in the ditch."
Usage Examples
“The tennis ball bounced off the wall before coming to rest in the ditch.”
“He bounces nervously on his chair.”
“He bounced the child on his knee.”
Meanings
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.
noun
- 1.The act of something that bounces.
adjective
- 1.Healthy; vigorous.
- 2.Excessively big; whopping
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