bungee
An elastic fabric-bound strap with a hook at each end, used for securing luggageAn elastic fabric-bound strap with a hook at each end, used for securing luggage.
» I'm interested in trying bungee jumping.
Мені цікаво спробувати себе у банджі-джампінгу.
Meaning
3 sensesAn elastic fabric-bound strap with a hook at each end, used for securing luggage.
An elastic cord tied to the ankles of the jumper in bungee jumping.
(slang)A rubber eraser.
- an elasticized rope
Examples
22 sentencesI'm interested in trying bungee jumping.
Мені цікаво спробувати себе у банджі-джампінгу. — deniko
I want to try bungee jumping.
Tom persuaded Mary to try bungee jumping.
I've always wanted to try bungee jumping.
Tom chickened out and didn't try bungee jumping.
Translations
3 languagesOrigin
Probably from slang, possibly derived from bouncy + spongy.Probably from slang, possibly derived from bouncy + spongy.
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Forms
plural: bungeesSynonyms
1 synonyms- an elasticized rope:bungee cord
Word family
8 related wordsCollocations
3 patterns- try bungee jumping
- bungee jumping
- try bungee