the quality of a substance that is able to rebound
"The rubber ball had excellent bounce, soaring high after every drop onto the pavement."
A change of direction of motion after hitting the ground or an obstacle.
"The basketball bounced off the floor and rolled toward the corner."
In plain English: A bounce is when something springs back up after hitting a surface.
"The ball had good bounce, so he didn't have to jump high to keep it in play."
spring back; spring away from an impact
"The rubber ball bounced"
"These particles do not resile but they unite after they collide"
eject from the premises
"The ex-boxer's job is to bounce people who want to enter this private club"
To change the direction of motion after hitting an obstacle.
"The tennis ball bounced off the wall and landed back in the court."
In plain English: To bounce means to move up and down quickly after hitting something hard, like when you jump on a trampoline.
"The ball bounced off the floor and rolled away."
Usage: When used as a verb, "bounce" typically means to rebound off a surface, like a ball bouncing on the ground. It can also mean to move energetically or to eject someone from a place.
The word "bounce" comes from Middle English bounsen, which originally meant to beat or thump. Its exact origin is unknown, but it may be an imitative sound related to words like bump and similar terms in Dutch and German for pounding or knocking.