Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bounce around

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.01 in modern English

Syllables: bounce around
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

1

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To discuss or brainstorm (ideas) on a topic.

Transitive verb

verb

Synonym of jump around.

Intransitive verb

verb

To switch between jobs, locations and other situations often.

Intransitive verb

Example Sentences

"We bounced around some suggestions in-house and then workshopped the best ones afterward."
"We bounced some ideas around but didn't take it any further."
"He was a grinder operator for years. He bounced around for a while because the small shops kept going under."

Usage

Inflected Forms

bounces around (present, singular) bouncing around (participle, present) bounced around (participle, past) bounced around (past)

Phrases

bounce off the walls

Frequently Paired Words

bounce off the walls bounce back

Synonyms

jump around

Questions

What does bounce around mean?: To discuss or brainstorm (ideas) on a topic.

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