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bounce [ˈbaʊns]

1 bounce verb
  • to cause (a ball, rock, etc.) to hit against a surface and quickly move in a different and usually opposite direction
  • to move in one direction, hit a surface (such as a wall or the floor), and then quickly move in a different and usually opposite direction—usually + off
  • to move with a lot of energy and excitement
2 bounce noun
  • the act or action of bouncing off the ground or another surface
  • the ability to move quickly in a different direction after hitting a surface : the ability to bounce
  • a quality that makes a person's hair look healthy, full, and attractive : a bouncy quality