To leap or spring; to fly or rush out suddenly. Out bounced the mastiff.

To spring or leap against any thing, so as to rebound; to beat or thump by a spring. Against his bosom bounced his heaving heart.

To beat hard, or thump, so as to make a sudden noise. Another bounced as hard as he could knock.

To boast or bully; used in familiar speech.

To be bold or strong.

A heavy blow, thrust or thump with a large solid body. The bounce burst open the door.

A loud heavy sound, as by an explosion.

A boast; a threat; in low language.

A fish; a species of squalus or shark.