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16 Definitions of: bounce

    1. verb, (of an elastic object, such as a ball) to rebound from an impact
    2. verb, to cause (such an object) to hit a solid surface and spring back
    3. verb, to rebound or cause to rebound repeatedly
    4. verb, to move or cause to move suddenly, excitedly, or violently; spring
    5. verb, slang (of a bank) to send (a cheque) back or (of a cheque) to be sent back unredeemed because of lack of funds in the drawer's account
    6. verb, (of an internet service provider) to send (an email message) back or (of an email message) to be sent back to the sender, for example because the recipient's email account is full
    7. verb, slang to force (a person) to leave (a place or job); throw out; eject
    8. verb, to hustle (a person) into believing or doing something
    9. noun, the action of rebounding from an impact
    10. noun, a leap; jump; bound
    11. noun, the quality of being able to rebound; springiness
    12. noun, vitality; vigour; resilience
    13. noun, swagger or impudence
    14. noun, the bounce Australian rules football the start of play at the beginning of each quarter or after a goal
    15. noun, get or give the bounce to dismiss or be dismissed from a job
    16. noun, on the bounce in succession; one after the other
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Synonyms: Informal life, caper, spring, Informal energy, vitality, vivacious, ricochet, Informal animation, springy, give And more...
 

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