verb

jounce

Jounce (verb) means to shake (someone or something) up and down, for example, by driving a vehicle over obstructions or riding a horse roughly; to jolt.

verb

To shake (someone or something) up and down, for example, by driving a vehicle over obstructions or riding a horse roughly; to jolt.

To move vigorously up and down; to bounce, to bump, to jolt; also, to fall and hit something heavily.

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Etymology

The verb is derived from Late Middle English *jouncen (“to jolt violently”) (evidenced by jouncinge (“violent jolting movement”)); further etymology unknown, possibly imitative. The noun is probably derived from the verb as it is attested later.

Rhymes for jounce

dunce ounce bounce pounce announce denounce renounce pronounce

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of jounce?

"jounce" (verb) means to shake (someone or something) up and down, for example, by driving a vehicle over obstructions or riding a horse roughly; to jolt.

What are the different meanings of jounce?

"jounce" has 2 main meanings: 1. To shake (someone or something) up and down, for example, by driving a vehicle over obstructions or riding a horse roughly; to jolt; 2. To move vigorously up and down; to bounce, to bump, to jolt; also, to fall and hit something heavily.