Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bouncing
verb (present participle of bounce)
/ˈbaʊnsɪŋ/
Definition
The action of an object moving up and down or away after hitting a surface.
Examples
- The ball is bouncing on the floor.
- Children were bouncing with excitement at the playground.
- She watched her dog bouncing around in the yard.
Meaning
Bouncing refers to the rebound motion of an object when it strikes a surface, such as a ball hitting the ground and springing back into the air.
Synonyms
- Rebounding
- Springing
- Jumping
- Leaping
- Vaulting
