bouncing

Meanings

• verb

  The act of something rebounding or bouncing back after being struck or compressed.

  - "The ball bounced back into my hands."
  - "After the economic downturn, the stock market began to bounce."

• noun

  A type of children's toy or game where a person bounces a ball on a trampoline or a similar surface.

  - "Let's go to the park and do some bouncing on the trampoline."
  - "My little sister loves to do bouncing at the playground."

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Synonyms

bounce back , rebound , bang , do it , have sex , bob

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bouncing
ounce , pounce , dounce , lounce

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Variants

List of all variants of bouncing that leads to same result
bouncing , bouncingly , bounce , bounced , bounces , bouncing Bet , bouncing bet , bouncing bets , soapwort , bounce around , bounced around , bounces around , bouncing around , bounce back , bounced back , bounces back , bouncing back , bounce into , bounced into , bounces into , bouncing into , bounce off , bounced off , bounces off , bouncing off

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Etymology

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The word 'bounce' comes from the Old North French word 'bouncer', meaning 'to spring, leap, or rebound'.

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Trivia

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1. The world record for the most bounces on a pogo stick in one minute is 467.

2. The term 'bouncing cheque' refers to a check that has insufficient funds to cover the amount being paid.

3. The term 'bouncing bet' is a type of gambling strategy where a person increases their bet after each loss in the hopes of eventually winning.

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Related Concepts

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1. Rebound: The act of something returning to its original position after being struck or compressed.

2. Trampoline: A large, flexible mat with a net enclosure used for recreational bouncing and various games.

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Culture

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Bouncing has been a popular form of recreation for children and adults alike for centuries. It has been depicted in various forms of art and literature, including the classic children's book 'The Bouncing Ball' by Ed Emberley. Bouncing is also a common element in various sports and games, such as basketball, volleyball, and trampolining.

How to Memorize "bouncing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a ball bouncing on the ground or a person jumping on a trampoline.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bounce' with the image of a ball bouncing or a person jumping.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Bounce Back' to remember the meaning of the word.

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