Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

jounce

verb
/dʒaʊns/
Definition
To move up and down with a jolting motion.
Examples
  • The car jounced over the bumpy road.
  • As the roller coaster went over the hill, we jounced in our seats.
  • The children were jouncing on the trampoline, laughing with joy.
Meaning
Jounce refers to a bouncy or jolting action, often used to describe something that shakes or moves unevenly.
Synonyms
  • bounce
  • jolt
  • shake
  • jar