Dictionary definition · bounce
noun
- the quality of a substance that is able to rebound
- a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
- rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts)
verb
- spring back; spring away from an impact"The rubber ball bounced"
- hit something so that it bounces"bounce a ball"
- move up and down repeatedly
- come back after being refused"the check bounced"
- leap suddenly"He bounced to his feet"
- refuse to accept and send back"bounce a check"
- eject from the premises"The ex-boxer's job is to bounce people who want to enter this private club"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).