Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

jounce

verb
/dʒaʊns/
Definition
To move in an up-and-down or jolting manner.
Examples
  • The car jounced over the rough terrain, making the passengers feel every bump.
  • The children jounced on the trampoline, laughing and shouting with joy.
  • As the truck jounced down the bumpy road, the cargo shifted and clattered in the back.
Meaning
Jounce refers to the act of bouncing or jolting, often used to describe the motion of something that moves unevenly or shakes as it travels.
Synonyms
  • bounce
  • jolt
  • shake
  • jiggle
  • rock