bounce in
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Meaning · English
To appear suddenly and with hostility.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I stopped when the cops bounced in on me.
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).
Common questions
What does “bounce in” mean?
To appear suddenly and with hostility.
Is “bounce in” formal or informal?
bounce in is generally slang.