noun

bungee

BUHN-jee

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

Word forms

bungeed past tense, bungees plural, bungees singular

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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.