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bungee

Pronunciation: /ˈbʌndʒi/

Definition of bungee

noun

  • (also bungee cord or bungee rope) a long nylon-cased rubber band used for securing luggage and in the sport of bungee jumping.

verb

[no object]
  • perform a bungee jump: he bungeed 111 metres from the bridge over the Victoria Falls

Origin:

1930s (denoting an elasticated cord for launching a glider): of unknown origin

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Definition of bungee in the US English dictionary