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bouncing

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Adj — Full of health and energy, especially describing a baby.

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a bouncing baby

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What does “bouncing” mean?

The word “bouncing” means full of health and energy, especially describing a baby. In plain terms, full of health and vigour, or the act of springing repeatedly.

How do you pronounce “bouncing”?

“Bouncing” is pronounced BOWN-sihng (/ˈbaʊnsɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “bouncing” in a sentence?

Here is “bouncing” used in a sentence: “They welcomed a bouncing baby boy in March.”

What part of speech is “bouncing”?

Depending on how it is used, “bouncing” can be an adjective and a noun.

Is “bouncing” a common word?

“Bouncing” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “bouncing” have?

“Bouncing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: full of health and energy, especially describing a baby.

What is the difference between "bouncing" and "bouncy"?

"Bouncing" as an adjective typically describes health and vigor, as in a bouncing baby, while "bouncy" describes something that springs or rebounds easily, like a bouncy ball. "Bouncing" can also be a noun describing the action of springing up and down repeatedly.

What does it mean when a check is described as "bouncing"?

Informally, a check that is "bouncing" is one that fails to clear due to insufficient funds, a usage distinct from the core sense of bouncing as springing up and down or describing a healthy baby.

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