nounπShareA change of direction of motion after hitting the ground or an obstacle."The ball's bounce off the wall changed its trajectory. "physicsactiondirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA movement up and then down (or vice versa), once or repeatedly."The ball's bounce was high, sending it soaring into the air. "physicsactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn email return with any error."The email I sent to my professor had a bounce, so I sent it again. "technologycomputinginternetcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe sack, licensing."The company's bounce licensing agreement allowed them to use the popular logo on their products. "businessjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA bang, boom."The loud bounce of the dropped textbook startled the whole class. "soundexclamationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA drink based on brandyW."My grandmother always makes a delicious bounce for after dinner. "drinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA heavy, sudden, and often noisy, blow or thump."The basketball player's bounce off the backboard was loud enough to be heard in the whole schoolyard. "soundactionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareBluster; brag; untruthful boasting; audacious exaggeration; an impudent lie; a bouncer."His boastful bounce about winning the science fair was just a lie. "characterlanguagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareScyliorhinus canicula, a European dogfish."The scientist studied the bounce, a type of small European dogfish. ""The marine biologist studied the bounce, a small European shark. "fishChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA genre of New Orleans music."My uncle plays the trumpet in a local bounce band. "musicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareDrugs."The drug bounce was a big problem for the community. "substanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSwagger."His confident bounce made him popular at school. "attitudecharacterstyleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 'good' beat."The DJ's music had a great bounce, making the party really lively. "musicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA talent for leaping."Them pro-ballers got bounce!"abilitysportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo change the direction of motion after hitting an obstacle."The tennis ball bounced off the wall before coming to rest in the ditch."physicsactiondirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move quickly up and then down, or vice versa, once or repeatedly."He bounces nervously on his chair."physicsactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to move quickly up and down, or back and forth, once or repeatedly."He bounced the child on his knee."physicsactionsportenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo suggest or introduce (an idea, etc.) to (off or by) somebody, in order to gain feedback."My dad bounced his new business idea off his colleagues to get their opinions. "communicationlanguagebusinesseducationmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo leap or spring suddenly or unceremoniously; to bound."She bounced happily into the room."actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move rapidly (between)."The children bounced between the swings and the slide at the park. "actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a cheque/check) To be refused by a bank because it is drawn on insufficient funds."We canβt accept further checks from you, as your last one bounced."businessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fail to cover (have sufficient funds for) (a draft presented against one's account)."He tends to bounce a check or two toward the end of each month, before his payday."businessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo leave."Letβs wrap this up, I gotta bounce."actioncommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo eject violently, as from a room; to discharge unceremoniously, as from employment."The teacher bounced the disruptive student from the classroom. "jobbusinessworkactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(sometimes employing the preposition with) To have sexual intercourse."The couple decided to bounce at the party after they had both had a few drinks. "sexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(air combat) To attack unexpectedly."The squadron was bounced north of the town."militarywaractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo turn power off and back on; to reset"See if it helps to bounce the router."technologyelectronicscomputingmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of an e-mail message or address) To return undelivered."The girl in the bar told me her address was [email protected], but my mail to that address bounced back to me."technologyinternetcomputingcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo land hard and lift off again due to excess momentum."The student pilot bounced several times during his landing."physicsactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(skydiving) To land hard at unsurvivable velocity with fatal results."After the mid-air collision, his rig failed and he bounced. BSBD."actiondisastersporttechnicalmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(sound recording) To mix (two or more tracks of a multi-track audio tape recording) and record the result onto a single track, in order to free up tracks for further material to be added."Bounce tracks two and three to track four, then record the cowbell on track two."musictechnologysoundmediaelectronicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bully; to scold."The teacher bounced the student for talking during class. "actioncharacterattitudecommunicationlanguagehumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strike or thump, so as to rebound, or to make a sudden noise; to knock loudly."The basketball bounced loudly off the backboard before going into the net. "actionsoundphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo boast; to bluster."My brother always bounces about how smart he is, but he often struggles in his classes. "characterattitudelanguagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading