noun

bungee

BUHN-jee

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Bungee (noun) means an elastic cord or strap with hooks on each end, used to secure items or for bungee jumping. Example: “He strapped the mattress to the roof rack with a bungee cord.”

noun

An elastic cord or strap with hooks on each end, used to secure items or for bungee jumping.

"He strapped the mattress to the roof rack with a bungee cord."

verb

To bungee jump — leap from a height while attached to an elastic cord.

"They bungeed off the bridge on their honeymoon."

How to use bungee

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA stretchy cord used for securing loads or for jumping off high places attached to it.

Common pairings

bungee cord bungee jumping

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Plural: bungees
Third person singular: bungees
Past tense: bungeed

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Etymology

Origin uncertain; possibly from slang blending "bouncy" and "spongy."

Synonyms

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Rhymes for bungee

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bungee” mean?

The word “bungee” means an elastic cord or strap with hooks on each end, used to secure items or for bungee jumping. In plain terms, a stretchy cord used for securing loads or for jumping off high places attached to it.

How do you pronounce “bungee”?

“Bungee” is pronounced BUHN-jee (/ˈbʌn.d͡ʒi/ in IPA).

How do you use “bungee” in a sentence?

Here is “bungee” used in a sentence: “He strapped the mattress to the roof rack with a bungee cord.”

What part of speech is “bungee”?

Depending on how it is used, “bungee” can be a noun and a verb.

How many meanings does “bungee” have?

“Bungee” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an elastic cord or strap with hooks on each end, used to secure items or for bungee jumping.