bounce definition

1. the quality of a substance that is able to rebound
2. rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts)
3. spring back; spring away from an impact
• examples: The rubber ball bounced
• examples: These particles do not resile but they unite after they collide
4. hit something so that it bounces
• examples: bounce a ball
5. move up and down repeatedly
6. come back after being refused
• examples: the check bounced
7. leap suddenly
• examples: He bounced to his feet
8. refuse to accept and send back
• examples: bounce a check
9. eject from the premises
• examples: The ex-boxer's job is to bounce people who want to enter this private club