bungee

See also: Bungee

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Probably from slang language, maybe from bouncy + spongy.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈbʌn.d͡ʒi/
  • Audio (US)(file)
  • Rhymes: -ʌndʒi

Noun

bungee (plural bungees)

  1. An elastic fabric-bound strap with a hook at each end, used for securing luggage.
  2. An elastic cord tied to the ankles of the jumper in bungee jumping.
  3. (slang) A rubber eraser.

Derived terms

Translations
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)

  1. To bungee jump

Polish

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from English bungee.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈban.d͡ʐi/
  • Audio(file)
  • Rhymes: -and͡ʐi
  • Syllabification: bun‧gee

Adjective

bungee (not comparable, no derived adverb)

  1. (relational, sports) bungee jumping
  2. (relational) bungee, bungee rope

Noun

bungee n (indeclinable)

  1. (sports) bungee jumping
  2. bungee, bungee rope

Further reading
  • bungee in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
  • bungee in Polish dictionaries at PWN
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