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bouncing

adjective bounc·ing \-siŋ\

: very healthy and active

Full Definition of BOUNCING

1
:  lively, animated
2
:  enjoying good health :  robust
— bounc·ing·ly \-siŋ-lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of BOUNCING

circa 1563

Related to BOUNCING

Synonyms
able-bodied, healthy, fit, hale, hearty, robust, sound, well, well-conditioned, whole, wholesome
Antonyms
ailing, diseased, ill, sick, unfit, unhealthy, unsound, unwell

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5 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. bouncing
  2. bounce
  3. bouncing bet
  4. bouncing-pin indicator
  5. bouncing putty
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