Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bungee

/ˈbʌn.d͡ʒi/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.84 in modern English

Syllables
bungee
IPA
/ˈbʌn.d͡ʒi/
9
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An elastic fabric-bound strap with a hook at each end, used for securing luggage.

noun

An elastic cord tied to the ankles of the jumper in bungee jumping.

noun

A rubber eraser.

Slang

verb

To bungee jump

noun

Alternative form of Bungi.

Etymology

Probably from slang, possibly derived from bouncy + spongy.

Usage

Inflected Forms

bungees (plural) bungey (alternative, obsolete) bungie (alternative, obsolete) bungy (alternative, obsolete) bunje (alternative, obsolete) bunjee (alternative, obsolete) bunjie (alternative, obsolete) bungees (present, singular) bungeeing (participle, present) bungeed (participle, past) bungeed (past)

Phrases

bungee cord bungee jump bungee jumper bungee jumping bungee line bungee rope bungee running mouse bungee

Synonyms

bungee cord

Rhymes With

spongy grungy dungey cherrapunji bungey fungi gungy

Questions

How do you pronounce bungee?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbʌn.d͡ʒi/.
What does bungee mean?
An elastic fabric-bound strap with a hook at each end, used for securing luggage.
Where does bungee come from?
Probably from slang, possibly derived from bouncy + spongy.

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