Meaning of jounce in English

1. Pronunciation

   /dʒaʊns/

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1. Verb

   jounce

   Etymology

   late Middle English: probably symbolic; compare with bounce

   Definitions

   1. move up and down repeatedly

   Derived terms

   • bounce
   • bouncing

2. Noun

   jounce

   Definitions

   1. a sudden impact

   Examples

   • « the door closed with a jolt »

   Derived terms

   • jar
   • jolt

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