Bouncing

Pronunciation: /ˈbaʊnsɪŋ/

Definitions of bouncing

verb Bouncing is the present participle form of the verb bounce, which means to spring back or rebound after hitting a surface.

Example Sentences

A1 The ball is bouncing on the ground.

A2 The children were bouncing happily on the trampoline.

B1 The basketball was bouncing off the backboard.

B2 The kangaroo was bouncing effortlessly through the outback.

C1 The stock market is bouncing back after a period of decline.

C2 The dancer's energy was infectious, as she bounced across the stage.

Examples of bouncing in a Sentence

formal The bouncing ball followed a predictable trajectory based on the laws of physics.

informal The kids were bouncing the ball back and forth in the playground.

slang She was bouncing with excitement when she heard the news.

figurative Her heart was bouncing with joy as she received the good news.

Grammatical Forms of bouncing

• past tense: bounced
• plural: bouncings
• comparative: more bouncing
• superlative: most bouncing
• present tense: bounce
• future tense: will bounce
• perfect tense: have bounced
• continuous tense: is bouncing
• singular: bouncing
• positive degree: bouncy
• infinitive: to bounce
• gerund: bouncing
• participle: bouncing

Origin and Evolution of bouncing

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'bouncing' originated from Middle English, where it was derived from the Old French word 'boncen' meaning to thump or strike.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'bouncing' evolved to describe something lively, energetic, or vigorous, such as a bouncing ball or a bouncing personality.