1. in. [for a check] to be returned from the bank because of insufficient funds. (see also rubber (check).) The check bounced, and I had to pay a penalty fee.

2. tv. to write a bad check. He bounced another one, and this time the bank called him up to warn him about what would happen if he did it again.

3. in. to leave; to depart. It’s late. Let’s bounce.

4. tv. [for a bank] to refuse to honor a check. They bounced another of my checks today.

5. tv. to throw someone out. Willie bounced me, and I ran to my car and beat it.

6. n. pep; energy. I never have any bounce when I wake up early.