bouncing

[ boun-sing ]

adjective

1. stout, strong, or vigorous:

   a bouncing baby boy.

2. exaggerated; big; hearty; noisy.

bouncing

/ ˈbaʊnsɪŋ /

adjective

1. whenpostpositive, foll by with vigorous and robust (esp in the phrase a bouncing baby )

Other Words From

• bouncing·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of bouncing¹

First recorded in 1570–80; bounce + -ing ²

Example Sentences

The actor showed tremendous range in the role, bouncing between his wacky stand-up persona and gentler dramatic work.

From The Daily Beast

Now I was content to sit next to Dad on his bed and look out the window at the orange light bouncing off the New York skyline.

From The Daily Beast

I sat next to Dad on his bed and looked out the window at the orange light bouncing off the New York skyline.

From The Daily Beast

I think I had more of an artistic thing bouncing around and bothering me.

From The Daily Beast

After that, the Princess of the Amazons spent months bouncing back and forth between various writers and artists.

From The Daily Beast

She was bouncing away, when a cry from the two women, who had turned towards the bed, caused her to look round.

From Project Gutenberg

Then he heard a click and he saw Mogin's fist bouncing away from the Jap's chin.

From Project Gutenberg

Nothing—nothing but the smell of ozone and an echo bouncing crazily off the walls of the conduit.

From Project Gutenberg

Stella was bouncing up and down on the seat with excitement as the buggy rattled over the bridge.

From Project Gutenberg

And then Miss Shum went bouncing up the stairs again, little knowing of Haltamont's return.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• active
• brisk
• dynamic
• effective
• efficient
• forceful
• healthy
• intense
• lively
• persuasive
• potent
• robust
• spirited
• strenuous
• strong
• tough
• vital
• zealous