Collins English-English Dictionary

bounce [baυns]

1. 1. vi. [intr] (of an elastic object, such as a ball) to rebound from an impact

2. 2. vt. [tr] to cause (such an object) to hit a solid surface and spring back

3. 3. vt. to rebound or cause to rebound repeatedly

4. 4. vt. to move or cause to move suddenly, excitedly, or violently; spring

   she bounced up from her chair

5. 5. vt. [slang] (of a bank) to send (a cheque) back or (of a cheque) to be sent back unredeemed because of lack of funds in the drawer's account

6. 6. vt. (of an internet service provider) to send (an email message) back or (of an email message) to be sent back to the sender, for example because the recipient's email account is full

7. 7. vt. [tr] [slang] to force (a person) to leave (a place or job); throw out; eject

8. 8. vt. [tr] [Brit] to hustle (a person) into believing or doing something

9. 9. n the action of rebounding from an impact

10. 10. n a leap; jump; bound

11. 11. n the quality of being able to rebound; springiness

12. 12. n [informal] vitality; vigour; resilience

13. 13. n [Brit] swagger or impudence

14. 14. n [Etymology] C13: probably of imitative origin; compare Low German bunsen to beat, Dutch bonken to thump