bouncing

bounc-ing · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Present participle of bounce; springing back after hitting a surface.

  2. 2.

    (adjective) Lively and healthy.

  3. 3.

    Moving up and down energetically.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    bouncing baby — a healthy, lively infant
  • •
    bouncing off the walls — extremely energetic or hyperactive

Related words

See also: bounce, bounced

Etymology

Present participle of "bounce," from Middle English "bunsen" (to beat, thump).