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   Bounce

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   verb

   • 1. (of an object, especially a ball) move quickly up, back, or away from a surface after hitting it; rebound (once or repeatedly): "the ball bounced away and he chased it" Similar reboundspring backbobrecoilricochetjouncecaromrare:resile
   • ▪ (of light, sound, or an electronic signal) come into contact with an object or surface and be reflected: "short sound waves bounce off even small objects"
   • ▪ (of an email) be returned to its sender after failing to reach its destination: "I tried to email him, but the message bounced"
   • ▪ recover well after a setback: "he was admired for his ability to bounce back from injury"
   • ▪ hit a ball that bounces before reaching a fielder: "bouncing out with the bases loaded"
   • 2. (of a person) jump repeatedly up and down, typically on something springy: "bouncing up and down on the mattress" Similar boundleapjumpspringbobhopskiptripgamboldanceprancerompcapercavortfriskfrolicsport
   • ▪ (of a thing) move up and down while remaining essentially in the same position: "the gangplank bounced under his confident step"
   • ▪ cause (a child) to move lightly up and down on one's knee as a game: "I remember how you used to bounce me on your knee"
   • ▪ (of a vehicle) move jerkily along a bumpy surface: "the car bounced down the narrow track"
   • ▪ move in an energetic or happy manner: "Linda bounced in through the open front door" Similar boundleapjumpspringbobhopskiptripgamboldanceprancerompcapercavortfriskfrolicsport
   • 3. (of a check) be returned by a bank when there are insufficient funds to meet it: informal "my rent check bounced"
   • ▪ write (a check) on insufficient funds: informal "I've never bounced a check"
   • 4. eject (a troublemaker) forcibly from a nightclub or similar establishment. informal
   • ▪ dismiss (someone) from a job: North American "those who put in a dismal performance will be bounced from the tour"

   noun

   • 1. a rebound of a ball or other object: "a bad bounce caused the ball to get away from the second baseman" Similar springinessspringresilienceelasticitygivereboundrecoil
   • ▪ the power of rebounding: "a pitch of low bounce" Similar springinessspringresilienceelasticitygivereboundrecoil
   • 2. an act of jumping or an instance of being moved up and down: "every bounce of the truck brought them into fresh contact" Similar reboundreflectionricochet
   • ▪ a sudden rise in the level of something: "economists agree that there could be a bounce in prices next year"
   • ▪ exuberant self-confidence: "the bounce was now back in Jenny's step" Similar vitalityvigorenergyvivacitylivelinesslifeanimationsparkleeffervescenceexuberancevervespiritednessspiritenthusiasmdynamismfireardorzealpushdrivecheerfulnesscheerinesshappinessjoybuoyancyoptimismhigh spiritslight-heartednessmerrimentjollityebullienceinformal:goget-up-and-gopepoomphpizzazzzingzipfizzfeistiness
   • ▪ health and body in the hair: "use conditioner to help hair regain its bounce"

   Word Origin Middle Englishbunsen ‘beat, thump’, perhaps imitative, or from Low German bunsen ‘beat’, Dutch bons ‘a thump’.

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   May 4, 2024 · Definitions of bounciness. noun. the quality of a substance that is able to rebound. synonyms: bounce. see more.

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   What kind of music is 'bounce'?

   • “Bounce”, a song by the American Rock band System Of A Down (SOAD), is a fast-paced headbanger that’s sure to get your blood pumping from the first beat. The song was released in 2002 through the album titled “Toxicity” and quickly became a fan favorite. SOAD is known for their unique style of music.

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   What is a bounced check?

   • A bounced check occurs when a check can't be processed by a bank. Here are a few of the most common reasons why checks bounce: The person may have written the check incorrectly by putting the wrong date or writing out the wrong check amount. There aren't enough funds in a bank account to cover the amount listed.

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   What does the song Bounce mean?

   • Serj is urging the audience to take a stand against authority figures who seek to oppress them. He’s encouraging them to jump and bounce, which signifies rebellion and resistance. The instrumentation of “Bounce” helps reinforce the message behind the lyrics. The song starts with a fast-paced, heavy riff that sets the tone for the entire song.

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   Apr 30, 2024 · In Universal Analytics (UA; deprecated in July 2023) Google defined bounce rate as “the percentage of all sessions on your site in which users viewed only a single page.” In other words, if a user came to your site, but didn’t click on any other button or view any pages (aside from the one they first landed on), that was considered a bounce.

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   Apr 18, 2024 · The meaning of BOUNCE HOUSE is a springy inflatable structure often resembling a four-sided building and used especially by children for jumping for sport : bouncy house.

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   May 1, 2024 · “Bounce”, a song by the American Rock band System Of A Down (SOAD), is a fast-paced headbanger that’s sure to get your blood pumping from the first beat. The song was released in 2002 through the album titled “Toxicity” and quickly became a fan favorite. SOAD is known for their unique style of music.

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   Apr 25, 2024 · A bounced check is a situation when the processing of a dispensed check becomes unsuccessful by the bank and gets returned without any processing due to insufficient funds in the payer’s account or data or signature mismatch. It has serious monetary and financial consequence.