First Known Use: 15th century
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1jounce
verb \ˈjau̇n(t)s\
jouncedjounc·ing
Definition of JOUNCE
intransitive verb
: to move in an up-and-down manner : bounce
transitive verb
: to cause to jounce
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Origin of JOUNCE
Middle English
2jounce
noun
JOUNCED Defined for Kids
jounce
verb \ˈjau̇ns\
jouncedjounc·ing
Definition of JOUNCE for Kids
: to move, fall, or bounce so as to shake
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