(of an elastic object, such as a ball) to rebound from an impact
2. (transitive)
to cause (such an object) to hit a solid surface and spring back
3.
to rebound or cause to rebound repeatedly
4.
to move or cause to move suddenly, excitedly, or violently; spring
she bounced up from her chair
5. slang
(of a bank) to send (a cheque) back or (of a cheque) to be sent back unredeemed because of lack of funds in the drawer's account
6.
(of an internet service provider) to send (an email message) back or (of an email message) to be sent back to the sender, for example because the recipient's email account is full
7. (transitive) slang
to force (a person) to leave (a place or job); throw out; eject
8. (transitive) British
to hustle (a person) into believing or doing something