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
- healthy; vigorous; excessively big; whopping;...
Ancestry of “bouncing”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | bounce | To change the direction of motion after hitting... |
| 2 | Middle English | bunsen | to beat, thump |
Words derived from “bouncing”