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Definition bounce in British English

bounce noun

noun
/baʊns/
1

the movement of a ball or other object when it hits a surface and moves away again

Synonyms and related words
vibration sway quiver
2

the quality of being able to bounce or to make other things bounce

Example

The pitch is in great condition, with plenty of bounce.

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vibration sway quiver
3

the quality of having a lot of energy and seeming happy and healthy

Example

She came back full of confidence and bounce.

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health condition fitness
4

a quick increase in prices after they have fallen to a low level

Example

After the 1987 stock market crash, there was a 142-point bounce.

Synonyms and related words
bounce come down cool off
Definition bounce in British English