bungee jump

verb

bungee jumped; bungee jumping; bungee jumps

intransitive verb

: to jump from a height while attached to an elasticized cord
bungee jumper noun

Examples of bungee jump in a Sentence

A few people were bungee jumping off the bridge while a crowd of people looked on.
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Word History

First Known Use

1986, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bungee jump was in 1986

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Cite this Entry

“Bungee jump.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bungee%20jump. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

bungee jump

verb
: to jump from a high place while attached to an elastic cord
bungee jumper noun
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