BUNGEE

bungee, bungee cord

(noun) an elasticized rope

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

bungee (plural bungees)

An elastic fabric-bound strap with a hook at each end, used for securing luggage.

An elastic cord tied to the ankles of the jumper in bungee jumping.

(slang) A rubber eraser.

Noun

Bungee (plural Bungee or Bungees)

Alternative form of Bungi

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

22 February 2025

ANALYSIS

(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ā€˜the father of the brideā€™ instead of ā€˜the brideā€™s fatherā€™


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The expression ā€œcoffee breakā€ was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.

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