Meaning of bouncing in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈbaʊnsɪŋ/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    bouncing

    Definitions

    1. vigorously healthy

    Examples

    • « a bouncing baby »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. marked by lively action

    Examples

    • « a bouncing gait »
    • « bouncy tunes »
    • « the peppy and interesting talk »
    • « a spirited dance »

    Synonyms

  3. Noun

    bouncing

    Definitions

    1. rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts)

    Derived terms

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