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Bounce — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bounce verb To spring back after hitting a surface, or to move up and down repeatedly.

Senses

Bounce is used for these senses in English:

  • bounce (internet) An email that returns to the sender because of a delivery failure.

bounce — full definition

  1. verb To spring back after hitting a surface, or to move up and down repeatedly.
  2. verb Of a cheque or payment: to be rejected by a bank because there isn't enough money in the account.
  3. verb To try an idea out on someone to get their reaction.
  4. noun A rebound, or the quality of springing back easily.

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