bounce in
B1 informal intransitive
In simple words
To come into a room or place in a very happy and lively way.
Literal meaning: To physically bounce (spring up and down) while moving inward.
Meanings
1 B1
idiomatic
informal
To enter a room or place with obvious energy, cheerfulness, or enthusiasm.
"She bounced in with a huge smile, clearly delighted by the news."
2 A2 neutral
For a ball or object to enter a space after rebounding off a surface.
"The tennis ball bounced in just inside the baseline — the shot was good."
Usage notes
Almost always used to describe a person entering with noticeable energy or cheerfulness. The tone is positive or endearing. Often used in narrative descriptions.
Commonly used with
room office cheerfully excitedly happily energetically
Forms
Base
bounce in
I/you/we/they
3rd person
bounces in
he/she/it
Past simple
bounced in
yesterday
Past participle
bounced in
have + pp
-ing form
bouncing in
continuous
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