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jounce Definition

jounce (jo̵uns)

transitive verb, intransitive verb jounced, jounc′·ing

to shake, jolt, or bounce, as in riding

Etymology: ME jounsen < ?

noun

a bounce or jolt

jounce Related Forms
jounc′y adjective
jounce Synonyms

jounce

v.

jerk, jolt, bump; see bounce 1, jar 1, jump 3.

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