(transitive) To cause to move quickly up and down, or back and forth, once or repeatedly.
France's manufacturing bounce may prove short-lived https://think.ing.com/snaps/frances-manufacturing-bounce-may-prove-short-lived/
Down 78%, this potentially explosive growth share is starting to bounce back! https://www.europesays.com/britain/28735/ Image source: Getty Images Looking for the hottest growth shares to buy? Consider European Meta…
(transitive) To cause to move quickly up and down, or back and forth, once or repeatedly.
The Black Cats contributed to their own downfall for the only goal when Titus Bramble, making his first appearance since Boxing Day, and Michael Turner, let Phil Jones' cross bounce across the six-yard box as Rooney tucked in at the back…
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I feel like I bounce around between hobbies a lot but at the very least, I'm finding things to pass the time.
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(intransitive) To move quickly up and then down (or vice versa), once or repeatedly.
He bounces nervously on his chair.
“I feel like I bounce around between hobbies a lot but at the very least, I'm finding things to pass the time.”
“🐸Sproggy loves to bounce all day on its springy tail. It uses it to swim by pushing it against the water💦 It eats a lot but its tail consumes a lot of energy so it all evens out. Wishlist Olympus Rangers now on Steam ⬇️ #OlympusRangers”
“#NCEL DIV ONE NEWS Glasshoughton Welfare are inviting applications for manager/coach as the club looks to bounce back from their relegation zone finish in Macron NCEL Division One. More info ⤵️ ncefl.org.uk/news/nceldiv...”
“Bulls are getting restless. SOL's 14d RSI broke below 30, a buying opportunity in the making. Expect a bounce to $0.0022-$0.0025. Don't get left behind in this alpha moment. #Solana #DeFi #Web3”
“Thank you. Ill check this out. Im currently listening to operation bounce house. A matt dinnamon book.”
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(intransitive) To change the direction of motion after hitting an obstacle.
The tennis ball bounced off the wall before coming to rest in the ditch.
"bounce" means to change the direction of motion after hitting an obstacle. It is one of many casual words teens pick up from friends, social media, music or sport, and on its own it carries no particular warning. If you hear your teen use it, it is fair to ask what they mean by it in their friend group, since meanings drift quickly. Asking out of curiosity rather than alarm tends to keep the conversation open and useful.
"bounce" is informal English meaning to change the direction of motion after hitting an obstacle. It is used widely across English varieties. A more formal or neutral equivalent would be something like "to change the direction of motion after hitting an obstacle" expressed in standard vocabulary. A common mistake is to assume "bounce" can replace its standard equivalent in every register; keep it for spoken or casual situations and use the formal form in writing. If you are a B2 or C1 learner, it is useful to recognise this word when you hear or read it, but think carefully about whether the situation really calls for it before using it yourself.
“France's manufacturing bounce may prove short-lived https://think.ing.com/snaps/frances-manufacturing-bounce-may-prove-short-lived/”
“Down 78%, this potentially explosive growth share is starting to bounce back! https://www.europesays.com/britain/28735/ Image source: Getty Images Looking for the hottest growth shares to buy? Consider European Metals (LSE:EMH), which sits…”
“Watching my slutty wife bounce on that bull's thick cock bareback, her pussy stretching wide while I jerk my pathetic little dick in shame. God, I love being her worthless cuck. #cuckold #hotwife #bareback”
“Bounce TV is an American digital broadcast television network owned by Scripps Networks, a subsidiary of E.”
“Bounce features a mix of original and acquired programming geared toward African Americans between 25 and 54 years of age.”
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