Meaning of 'bounce'

noun

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

Synonyms: saltation

noun

the quality of a substance that is able to rebound

Synonyms: bounciness

noun

rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts)

Synonyms: bouncing

verb

to hit something so that it bounces

Example: "They bounced the ball against the wall annoyingly."

verb

to eject from the premises

Example: "The ex-boxer's job was to bounce people who wanted to enter this private club."

verb

to spring back

Example: "The yo-yo bounced at the end of its string."

Synonyms: spring

verb

to move up and down repeatedly

Example: "I bounced on the bed like a child."

Synonyms: bob jounce

verb

to leap suddenly

Example: "You bounced to your feet upon hearing the good news."

verb

to refuse to accept and send back

Example: "The bank bounced my check."

verb

to come back after being refused

Example: "The check bounced."