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jounce

US/d͡ʒaʊn(t)s/ uncommon
noun (1) verb (1)

noun

1.

a sudden impact

  • “the door closed with a jolt”
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verb

1.

move up and down repeatedly

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Origin

The verb is derived from Late Middle English *jouncen (“to jolt violently”) (evidenced by jouncinge (“violent jolting movement”)); further etymology unknown, possibly imitative. The noun is probably derived from the verb as it is attested later.

Phrases

  • jounce bumper

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