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 bunsen →Every word from English bounce →