Bounce into

verb

To quickly or suddenly come across or meet someone, usually by chance.

I bounced into an old friend at the store today.
Visual representation of "bounce into" - To quickly or suddenly come across or meet someone, usually by chance

Often appears as...

  • bounce into someone
  • bounce into an old friend

Usage tips

Colloquial

verb

To move energetically or in a cheerful manner into a place or situation.

She just bounced into the room without knocking.
Visual representation of "bounce into" - To move energetically or in a cheerful manner into a place or situation

Often appears as...

  • bounced into the room
  • bounced into the situation
verb

To collide with something or someone.

The ball bounced into the fence.
Visual representation of "bounce into" - To collide with something or someone

Often appears as...

  • bounced into the fence
  • bounced into the wall
verb

To quickly or suddenly come across or meet someone, usually by chance.

I bounced into an old friend at the store today.
Visual representation of "bounce into" - To quickly or suddenly come across or meet someone, usually by chance

Often appears as...

  • bounce into someone
  • bounce into an old friend

Usage tips

Colloquial

verb

To move energetically or in a cheerful manner into a place or situation.

She just bounced into the room without knocking.
Visual representation of "bounce into" - To move energetically or in a cheerful manner into a place or situation

Often appears as...

  • bounced into the room
  • bounced into the situation
verb

To collide with something or someone.

The ball bounced into the fence.
Visual representation of "bounce into" - To collide with something or someone

Often appears as...

  • bounced into the fence
  • bounced into the wall
Definition 1 of 3
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Chance Meetings

Used when unexpected, unplanned encounters happen, often pleasantly surprising.

Illustration for Chance Meetings
I bounced into my teacher while shopping.
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Casual Tone

Expresses a relaxed and informal setting or conversation.

Illustration for Casual Tone
Guess who I bounced into at the café this morning?
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Unexpected Joy

Often implies a positive feeling about the unexpected meeting.

Illustration for Unexpected Joy
I bounced into some old classmates at the reunion.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Chance Meetings

Used when unexpected, unplanned encounters happen, often pleasantly surprising.

Illustration for Chance Meetings
I bounced into my teacher while shopping.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Casual Tone

Expresses a relaxed and informal setting or conversation.

Illustration for Casual Tone
Guess who I bounced into at the café this morning?
LampPro Tip 3/3

Unexpected Joy

Often implies a positive feeling about the unexpected meeting.

Illustration for Unexpected Joy
I bounced into some old classmates at the reunion.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Chance Meetings

Used when unexpected, unplanned encounters happen, often pleasantly surprising.

Illustration for Chance Meetings
I bounced into my teacher while shopping.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Casual Tone

Expresses a relaxed and informal setting or conversation.

Illustration for Casual Tone
Guess who I bounced into at the café this morning?
LampPro Tip 3/3

Unexpected Joy

Often implies a positive feeling about the unexpected meeting.

Illustration for Unexpected Joy
I bounced into some old classmates at the reunion.
Visual representation of the word "Bounce into"

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