bungee jump

verb

: to jump from a very high place while you are attached to a strong, long rope that stretches and that keeps you from hitting the ground

Full Definition of BUNGEE JUMP

intransitive verb

: to jump from a height while attached to an elasticized cord

— bungee jumper noun

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1990

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