To beat; thump; knock; bang.To cause to bound or spring: as, to bounce a ball.To eject or turn out without ceremony; expel vigorously; hence, to dismiss or discharge summarily, as from one's employment or post.To beat hard or thump, so as to make a sudden noise.To spring or leap against anything, so as to rebound; beat or thump by a spring; spring up with a rebound.To leap or spring; come or go unceremoniously.To boast or bluster; exaggerate; lie.n. A sudden spring or leap.n. A bound or rebound: as, you must strike the ball on the bounce.n. A heavy blow, thrust, or thump.n. A loud heavy sound, as of an explosion; a sudden crack or noise.n. A boast; a piece of brag or bluster; boastful language; exaggeration.n. A bold or impudent lie; a downright falsehood; a bouncer.n. Expulsion; discharge; dismissal.n. [Perhaps of diff. origin.] A local English name of the dogfish or shark, Scylliorhinus catulus.With a bounce; suddenly.