Meaning

3 senses
  1. An elastic fabric-bound strap with a hook at each end, used for securing luggage.

  2. An elastic cord tied to the ankles of the jumper in bungee jumping.

  3. (slang)A rubber eraser.

More definitions
  • an elasticized rope

Examples

22 sentences
  1. I'm interested in trying bungee jumping.

    Мені цікаво спробувати себе у банджі-джампінгу. — deniko

  2. I want to try bungee jumping.

  3. Tom persuaded Mary to try bungee jumping.

  4. I've always wanted to try bungee jumping.

  5. Tom chickened out and didn't try bungee jumping.

Translations

3 languages

Origin

Probably from slang, possibly derived from bouncy + spongy.

Probably from slang, possibly derived from bouncy + spongy.

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Forms

plural: bungees
Singularbungee
Pluralbungees

regular

Synonyms

1 synonyms
Close in meaning

Word family

8 related words

Collocations

3 patterns
  • try bungee jumping
  • bungee jumping
  • try bungee

See also

neighbours in the dictionary
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