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jounce

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Verb — To make someone or something bounce up and down roughly, such as when driving over rough ground or riding on horseback.

Etymology

The verb derives from Late Middle English *jouncen (“to jolt violently”), evidenced by jouncinge (“violent jolting movement”); its further origin is unknown, though it may be imitative. The noun probably derives from the verb, since it is attested later.

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