the ability to be successful again after a period of failure, especially in sport
The Robins came back from 2-0 down on the day, showingresilience and a bouncebackability we have come to expect.
This meaning is based on one submitted to the Open Dictionary by: Kerry from United Kingdom on 16/03/2016
Synonyms and related words
Determination and ambition
determination
ambition
will
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The word bouncebackability was first coined by ex-footballer Iain Dowie, now manager of Crystal Palace football club, who famously described his team as showing ’… great bouncebackability’.
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bouncebackability
noun uncountable
US /ˌbaʊnsbækəˈbɪləti/
DEFINITIONS1
1
the ability to be successful again after a period of failure, especially in sport
The Robins came back from 2-0 down on the day, showingresilience and a bouncebackability we have come to expect.
This meaning is based on one submitted to the Open Dictionary by: Kerry from United Kingdom on 16/03/2016
Synonyms and related words
Determination and ambition
determination
ambition
will
Featured as a BuzzWord!
The word bouncebackability was first coined by ex-footballer Iain Dowie, now manager of Crystal Palace football club, who famously described his team as showing ’… great bouncebackability’.