adj
Uncommon
bouncing
BOWN-sihng
Bouncing (adj) means Full of health and energy, especially describing a baby. Example: “They welcomed a bouncing baby boy in March.”
adj
1
Full of health and energy, especially describing a baby.
"They welcomed a bouncing baby boy in March."
noun
1
The action of springing up and down repeatedly.
"All that bouncing on the bed finally broke the frame."
How to use bouncing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFull of health and vigour, or the act of springing repeatedly.
Common pairings
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.
