Jounce
/dʒaʊns/noun
To move with a jolting, bouncing motion.
Did you know?Jounce has been used in English since the 16th century, and its origin is probably imitative—born from the sound and feel of a sudden bounce rather than from a neat classical root.
Etymological Timeline
16th Century
English
jounce
“to jolt or bounce suddenly”
Middle English
English
jauncen
“to jolt, shake, or move roughly”
Early Modern English
English
jounce
“to move with a sudden bounce or jar”
Modern English
English
jounce
“to move up and down or forward with jolting motion”