отскочи́ть — meaning in English

English meaning

• bounce verb To spring back after hitting a surface, or to move up and down repeatedly.
• shy adj Nervous or uncomfortable around other people; reluctant to draw attention to oneself.

Senses

отскочи́ть is used for these senses in English:

• shy (intransitive) To jump back in fear.

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.

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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