Bouncing - English meaning

verb

To do energetic physical exercises that make the heart, lungs, and muscles stronger and increase the amount of oxygen in the blood

Usage examples:

I remember when we used to aerobicize to the music of tina turner and olivia newton-john., from the…

adjective

Used to express annoyance or for emphasis.

Usage examples:

I didn't learn a blooming thing

verb

Produce flowers; be in flower.

Usage examples:

A chalk pit where cowslips bloomed

verb

Make (iron, steel, etc.) into a bloom.

verb

Make a quick, short movement up and down.

Usage examples:

I could see his head bobbing about

noun

A quick, short movement up and down.

Usage examples:

She could only manage a slight bob of her head

verb

Cut (someone's hair) in a bob.

Usage examples:

She'd had her hair bobbed and highlighted

noun

A cannon in billiards or pool.

Usage examples:

He mastered the caroms, and was called the ‘reading rifle’ because of his great arm.’

verb

Make a carom; strike and rebound.

Usage examples:

But the ball caromed off a tree and bounced back into a bunker, leaving a shot at the green.

verb

To hit something and bounce back, especially at an angle

Usage examples:

She had her final shot carom off the back of the rim., kids run wild and beach balls carom around t…

adjective

Of very high quality; very good of its kind.

Usage examples:

This was a fine piece of film-making

noun

Very small particles found in mining, milling, etc.

Usage examples:

It raises dust, separating fines from aggregate.

adverb

In a satisfactory or pleasing manner; very well.

Usage examples:

‘and how's the job-hunting going?’ ‘oh, fine.’

adjective

Of a suitable quality, standard, or type to meet the required purpose.

Usage examples:

The house was not fit for human habitation

verb

Be of the right shape and size for.

Usage examples:

Those jeans still fit me

noun

The particular way in which something, especially a garment or component, fits.

Usage examples:

The dress was a perfect fit

adjective

Developing rapidly and successfully; thriving.

Usage examples:

A flourishing career

verb

(of a living organism) grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly congenial environment.

Usage examples:

Wild plants flourish on the banks of the lake

adjective

Growing or developing successfully

Usage examples:

Flourishing trade there's a flourishing trade in these kind of items.

adjective

In a good physical or mental condition; in good health.

Usage examples:

I feel fit and healthy

adjective

Having, showing, or encouraging good health

Usage examples:

As long as the baby is healthy, i don’t care if it’s a boy or a girl., she had a healthy attitude t…

adjective

Developing and making money

Usage examples:

A healthy business/industry/economy, sound macroeconomic and regulatory policies are essential to a…

Healthy or strong, or in good condition

Usage examples:

"how was jane?" "oh, she was in fine fettle."

To be prepared and ready to do something

Usage examples:

All our bags are packed, and we don't have to leave for another hour, so we're in good shape.

verb

Jolt or bounce.

Usage examples:

The car jounced wildly

verb

Bounce back through the air after hitting something hard.

Usage examples:

His shot hammered into the post and rebounded across the goal

noun

(in sporting contexts) a ball or shot that bounces back after striking a hard surface.

Usage examples:

He blasted the rebound into the net

verb

Past and past participle of rebind.

verb

Suddenly spring or flinch back in fear, horror, or disgust.

Usage examples:

He recoiled in horror

noun

The action of recoiling.

Usage examples:

His body jerked with the recoil of the rifle

verb

To make a sudden movement away from something esp. because of fear or disgust

Usage examples:

Fig. sun-worshipers might recoil in horror at the chilling winds and rough seas, but we loved the p…

verb

Abandon a position or a course of action.

Usage examples:

Can he resile from the agreement?

verb

To stop doing or supporting something or change a decision you made previously

Usage examples:

He has resiled from both of these commitments.

verb

(of a bullet or other projectile) rebound off a surface.

Usage examples:

A bullet ricocheted off a nearby wall

noun

A shot or hit that rebounds off a surface.

Usage examples:

She was hit by a ricochet in the leg

verb

(of a ball, bullet, or other small object) to bounce off a surface

Usage examples:

The ball ricocheted off the goalie’s foot and into the net., carey bent a free kick that took three…

adjective

Strong and healthy; vigorous.

Usage examples:

The caplan family are a robust lot

adjective

(of a person, animal, or plant) strong and healthy, or (of food or drink) full of flavor

Usage examples:

She was in robust health., the house blend of coffee is particularly robust.

adjective

Strong and unlikely to break or fail

Usage examples:

Exports will continue to be bolstered by the robust economy., we should be able to generate stronge…

adjective

Having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks.

Usage examples:

She cut through the water with her strong arms

adjective

Physically powerful or energetic

Usage examples:

You must be strong to be able to lift all that weight., i feel a little stronger every day., strong…

adjective

An activity or industry that is strong is growing and becoming more successful

Usage examples:

Economic news has been better than expected, with retail sales remaining strong., worldwide sales b…

adjective

(of a person or their body) strongly and solidly built.

Usage examples:

He had a sturdy, muscular physique

noun

Vertigo in sheep caused by a tapeworm larva encysted in the brain.

adjective

Strong or solid

Usage examples:

That ladder doesn’t look sturdy enough to hold you.

adjective

Prosperous and growing; flourishing.

Usage examples:

The thriving business george has built up

verb

(of a child, animal, or plant) grow or develop well or vigorously.

Usage examples:

The new baby thrived

adjective

Very healthy or successful

Usage examples:

The dog is thriving in its new home.

adjective

Strong, healthy, and full of energy.

Usage examples:

A tall, vigorous, and muscular man

adjective

Very forceful or energetic

Usage examples:

A vigorous debate, there has been vigorous opposition to the proposals for a new road., he takes pl…