bounce meaning and definition

BOUNCE noun

Definition of bounce (noun)

1. the quality of a substance that is able to rebound
   • synonyms: bounciness
2. a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
   • synonyms: bound, leap, leaping, saltation, spring
3. rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts)
   • synonyms: bouncing

BOUNCE verb

Definition of bounce (verb)

1. spring back; spring away from an impact
   • "The rubber ball bounced"; "These particles do not resile but they unite after they collide"
   • synonyms: bound, rebound, recoil, resile, reverberate, ricochet, spring, take a hop
2. hit something so that it bounces
   • "bounce a ball"
3. move up and down repeatedly
   • synonyms: jounce
4. come back after being refused
   • "the check bounced"
   • antonym: clear
5. leap suddenly
   • "He bounced to his feet"
6. refuse to accept and send back
   • "bounce a check"
7. eject from the premises
   • "The ex-boxer's job is to bounce people who want to enter this private club"