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bounced

/baʊnst/ · verb

Meaning

  1. To change the direction of motion after hitting an obstacle.
  2. To move quickly up and then down, or vice versa, once or repeatedly.
  3. To cause to move quickly up and down, or back and forth, once or repeatedly.
  4. To suggest or introduce (an idea, etc.) to (off or by) somebody, in order to gain feedback.
  5. To leap or spring suddenly or unceremoniously; to bound.
  6. To move rapidly (between).
  7. Unsuccessful delivery of email

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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