bouncing
UK: ˈbaʊnsɪŋ | US: ˈbaʊnsɪŋ
adj. 1. lively, energetic, or vigorous in movement or manner.
adj. 2. (of a check or payment) returned by a bank due to insufficient funds.
v. (present participle of bounce) 1. springing back after hitting a surface.
bouncing = bounc<to leap or spring> + ing<present participle suffix>
- bounc: Derived from Middle English bunsen (to thump, beat), possibly of imitative origin (echoic of a sudden impact).
- ing: A suffix forming present participles or gerunds, from Old English -ende.
Etymology Origin:
The word bouncing traces back to the Middle English bunsen, likely mimicking the sound of a sudden rebound or thud. Over time, bounce evolved to describe both physical rebounding (e.g., a ball) and metaphorical vigor (e.g., a "bouncing" personality). The -ing suffix solidifies its adjectival or verbal participle form, emphasizing ongoing action or quality.
The bouncing ball startled the cat.
She has a bouncing personality that lights up the room.
The bank rejected the bouncing check due to insufficient funds.
Children love bouncing on trampolines.
The stock market showed bouncing recovery after the crash.