Where does “bouncing” come from?

Bouncing derives from Middle English bunsen, though the ultimate origin and original meaning remain uncertain.

bouncing (English): healthy; vigorous; excessively big; whopping;...

Definitions

  1. healthy; vigorous; excessively big; whopping;...

Ancestry of “bouncing”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1EnglishbounceTo change the direction of motion after hitting...
2Middle Englishbunsento beat, thump

Words derived from “bouncing

Every word from Middle English bunsenEvery word from English bounce
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