noun
bungee
BUHN-jee
noun
1
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
1
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 notesIn 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."