bungee
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English
Alternative forms
Etymology
Probably from slang language, maybe from bouncy + spongy.
Pronunciation
Noun
bungee (plural bungees)
- An 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.
Derived terms
- bungee jump
- bungee jumper
- bungee jumping
- bungee cord
- bungee line
- bungee rope
- bungee running
- mouse bungee
Translations
elastic strap for securing luggage
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elastic cord used in bungee jumping — see bungee rope
Verb
bungee (third-person singular simple present bungees, present participle bungeeing, simple past and past participle bungeed)
- To bungee jump
Polish
Etymology
Unadapted borrowing from English bungee.
Pronunciation
Adjective
bungee (not comparable, no derived adverb)
Noun
bungee n (indeclinable)