terugspringen — meaning in English

English meaning

• rebound noun The bouncing back of an object after it hits something.
• shy adj Nervous or uncomfortable around other people; reluctant to draw attention to oneself.

Senses

terugspringen is used for these senses in English:

• shy (intransitive) To jump back in fear.

rebound — full definition

1. noun The bouncing back of an object after it hits something.
2. noun A recovery after a setback, illness, or downturn.
3. noun A romantic relationship entered into soon after a breakup, mainly to help get over the previous one.
4. noun In basketball, a recovery of the ball after a missed shot.
5. verb To bounce back after hitting something, or to recover after a setback.

shy — full definition

1. adj Nervous or uncomfortable around other people; reluctant to draw attention to oneself.
2. adj Just short of or falling below a stated amount.
3. verb To move back suddenly out of fear or caution.

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