1. to spring back after hitting something
2. to move up and down repeatedly
3. to be returned by a bank because of insufficient funds
Usage: banking

1. the act of bouncing or springing back
2. liveliness or energy
Usage: informal

Examples

• The ball will bounce off the wall.
• She likes to bounce on the trampoline.
• The children bounce with excitement.
• His check bounced due to insufficient funds.
• The basketball has lost its bounce.
• She has a lot of bounce in her step.
• The tennis ball took a high bounce.
• Don’t bounce in your chair during class.