bungee en · NOUN
Pronunciation
Etymology
Probably from slang, possibly derived from bouncy + spongy.
Meanings
- 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| bunjee | alternative, obsolete | lexicographic | |
| bungie | alternative, obsolete | lexicographic | |
| bunjie | alternative, obsolete | lexicographic | |
| bunje | alternative, obsolete | lexicographic | |
| bungey | alternative, obsolete | lexicographic | |
| bungy | alternative, obsolete | lexicographic | |
| bungees | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
bungee jump · bungee jumper · bungee line · bungee jumping · bungee rope · bungee running · mouse bungee · bungee cord
Translations (14)
sv gummirep (elastic strap for securing luggage) · hu gumipók (elastic strap for securing luggage) · fi mustekala (elastic strap for securing luggage) · es cordón elástico (elastic strap for securing luggage) · sv helikopterlina (elastic strap for securing luggage) · pl bungee (elastic strap for securing luggage) · fr tendeur (elastic strap for securing luggage) · fr sandow (elastic strap for securing luggage) · es pulpo (elastic strap for securing luggage) · sv gummistropp (elastic strap for securing luggage) · fi kumiköysi (elastic strap for securing luggage) · sv helikoptersnöre (elastic strap for securing luggage) · fi kiinnikeremmi (elastic strap for securing luggage) · es cuerda elástica (elastic strap for securing luggage)