1. bounce - noun
· the quality of a substance that is able to rebound
Synonym(s): bounciness
Hypernym(s): elasticity, snap
2. bounce - noun
· a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
Synonym(s): leap, leaping, spring, saltation, bound
3. bounce - noun
· rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts)
Synonym(s): bouncing
Hypernym(s): recoil, repercussion, rebound, backlash
4. bounce - verb
· spring back; spring away from an impact; "The rubber ball bounced"; "These particles do not resile but they unite after they collide"
Synonym(s): resile, take_a_hop, spring, bound, rebound, recoil, reverberate, ricochet
Hypernym(s): jump, leap, bound, spring
5. bounce - verb
· hit something so that it bounces; "bounce a ball"
Hypernym(s): hit
6. bounce - verb
· move up and down repeatedly
Synonym(s): jounce
Hypernym(s): travel, go, move, locomote
7. bounce - verb
· come back after being refused; "the check bounced"
Hypernym(s): return
Antonym(s): clear
8. bounce - verb
· leap suddenly; "He bounced to his feet"
Hypernym(s): jump, leap, bound, spring
9. bounce - verb
· refuse to accept and send back; "bounce a check"
Hypernym(s): refuse, reject, pass_up, turn_down, decline
10. bounce - verb
· eject from the premises; "The ex-boxer's job is to bounce people who want to enter this private club"
Hypernym(s): eject, chuck_out, exclude, turf_out, boot_out, turn_out
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