Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bungy

Noun
/ˈbʌŋɡi/
Definition
A sport involving jumping from a height while connected to a large elastic cord.
Examples
  • She experienced an adrenaline rush during her first bungy jump.
  • The bungy operator ensures all safety measures are in place before the jump.
  • He watched his friends take the plunge off the bungy bridge.
Meaning
Bungy refers to the activity of bungee jumping, where a person leaps from a tall structure and is secured by an elastic cord, which snaps them back after falling a short distance.
Synonyms
  • bungee jumping
  • elastic jumping
  • spring jump