word
Bounce
Bowns
/ˈbaʊns/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
bounce
Dictionary meaning
A light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards.
Examples
- They bounced the ball against the wall annoyingly.
- The ex-boxer's job was to bounce people who wanted to enter this private club.
Synonyms: saltation
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