English · Phrasal verb Attested

bounce around

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To discuss or brainstorm (ideas) on a topic.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thảo luận hoặc suy nghĩ về ý tưởng

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Where it’s used: Used American English

We bounced around some suggestions in-house and then workshopped the best ones afterward.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Synonym of jump around.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Nhảy múa hoặc di chuyển nhanh

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To switch between jobs, locations and other situations often.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thay đổi thường xuyên

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “bounce around” mean?

To discuss or brainstorm (ideas) on a topic.

Is “bounce around” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.