verb
bounces; bounced; bouncing
[+ obj] :to cause (a ball, rock, etc.) to hit against a surface and quickly move in a different and usually opposite direction
[no obj] :to move in one direction, hit a surface (such as a wall or the floor), and then quickly move in a different and usually opposite direction - usually + off
[no obj] :to move with a lot of energy and excitement
to move or jump up and down [no obj]
[no obj] of a check :to be returned by a bank because there is not enough money in the bank account to pay the amount that is on the check
[+ obj] :to write (a check) that is returned without payment by the bank
[no obj] :to go quickly and repeatedly from one job, place, etc., to another
to return (an e-mail) to the sender instead of delivering it [+ obj]
bounce around
[phrasal verb]
bounce (something) around or bounce around (something) informal :to talk about (something, such as an idea) in an informal way in order to get different opinions about it
bounce back
[phrasal verb]
to return quickly to a normal condition after a difficult situation or event
bounce into
[phrasal verb] Brit informal bounce (someone) into (something) :to force (someone) to decide to do (something) especially without having time to think about it
bounce off
[phrasal verb]
bounce (something) off (someone) informal :to talk about (something, such as an idea) with (someone) in an informal way in order to get an opinion
noun
plural bounces
[count] :the act or action of bouncing off the ground or another surface
[noncount] the ability to move quickly in a different direction after hitting a surface :the ability to bounce
a quality that makes a person's hair look healthy, full, and attractive :a bouncy quality
[singular] :a sudden increase
energy and liveliness [noncount]