Bounce
31bounce — 1 verb 1 MOVE FROM A SURFACE (I, T) if a ball or other object bounces, it immediately moves away from a surface it has just hit, or you make it move in this way (+ off): The ball bounced off the crossbar and into the net. | bounce sth on/against… …
32bounce — [baʊns] verb I 1) [I/T] if a ball or other object bounces, or if you bounce it, it hits a surface then immediately moves away The ball bounced twice before hitting the net.[/ex] Hailstones were bouncing off the roof.[/ex] Josh bounced the ball… …
33bounce — 1. in. [for a check] to be returned from the bank because of insufficient funds. (See also rubber (check).) □ The check bounced, and I had to pay a penalty fee. □ If your check bounces, you’ll have to bring us cash. 2. in. to leave; to depart. □… …
34bounce — v. & n. v. 1 a intr. (of a ball etc.) rebound. b tr. cause to rebound. c tr. & intr. bounce repeatedly. 2 intr. sl. (of a cheque) be returned by a bank when there are insufficient funds to meet it. 3 intr. a (foll. by about, up) (of a person, dog …
35bounce — I. verb (bounced; bouncing) Etymology: Middle English bounsen Date: 13th century transitive verb 1. obsolete beat, bump 2. to cause to rebound or be reflected < bounce a ball > …
36bounce — 1. to copulate From the motion, especially on a sprung mattress: We all bounced about in bed together from time to time and enjoyed it. (Fraser, 1970) A bounce, or bouncy bouncy, is an act of copulation: One bounce with that… …
37bounce — verb 1》 (of an object, especially a ball) spring quickly up or away from a surface after hitting it. ↘(of light, sound, or an electronic signal) reflect back from a surface. ↘(also bounce back) (of an email) be returned to its sender… …
38bounce — 1. verb 1) the ball bounced Syn: rebound, spring back, ricochet, jounce, carom; reflect 2) William bounced down the stairs Syn: bound, leap, jump, spring, bob, hop …
39bounce — [[t]baʊns[/t]] v. bounced, bounc•ing, n. adv. 1) to strike a surface and rebound; spring back: The ball bounced once before she caught it[/ex] 2) to move or walk in a lively, exuberant, or energetic manner 3) to move along repeatedly striking a… …
40bounce — See: GET THE BOUNCE, GIVE THE BOUNCE …
