jounce
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //dʒaʊns//
KK: /dʒaʊns/
noun
Definition
A sudden, rough movement or jolt, often causing a bouncing effect.
Example
The car made a jounce as it hit the pothole.
Conversation
Did you feel that jounce when we hit that bump in the road?
Yeah, it was pretty unexpected!
I thought we were going to bounce right out of our seats.
Exactly! It definitely added some excitement to the ride.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
jolt
bounce
jiggle
Antonyms
smoothness
calm
stillness
transitive verb
Definition
To move or make something move in a way that causes it to bounce or shake with bumps and jolts.
Example
The truck jounced over the rough road, making the passengers bounce in their seats.
Tense Forms
Past: jounced
Past Participle: jounced
Conversation
Did you feel that bump when we went over the pothole?
Yeah, the car really jounced up and down!
I thought we would spill our drinks everywhere!
Root Explanation
The word 'jounce' originates from the Middle English 'jouncen', which means to jolt or bounce. It is likely derived from the Old French 'jouncier', meaning to jolt or shake. The word describes a sudden movement or bounce, often associated with a jolting motion.
Memory Tip
Imagine a sudden 'jolt' or 'bounce' when something moves unexpectedly — that's what 'jounce' means.
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