bounce

US /baʊns/
UK /baʊns/
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1.

to spring back after hitting something

:
The ball bounced off the wall.
He watched the rubber ball bounce down the stairs.
2.

to move quickly up and down or back and forth

:
The children were bouncing on the trampoline.
Her hair bounced as she ran.
3.

to fail to be paid because there is not enough money in the account

:
The check bounced because of insufficient funds.
My credit card payment bounced last month.
1.

an act of springing back from a surface

:
The basketball made a high bounce.
He caught the ball on the first bounce.
2.

a sudden increase in prosperity, popularity, or morale

:
The company experienced a significant bounce in sales.
The team got a much-needed bounce after winning the last game.