bungee

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bungee¹

  • /ˈbʌn.d͡ʒi/

Rhymes with -ʌndʒi

Where it comes from

Probably from slang, possibly derived from bouncy + spongy.

noun bungees · bungey · bungie · bungy · bunje · bunjee

  1. An elastic fabric-bound strap with a hook at each end, used for securing luggage.
  2. An elastic cord tied to the ankles of the jumper in bungee jumping.
  3. slang A rubber eraser.

verb bungees · bungeeing · bungeed · bungey · bungie

  1. To bungee jump

Bungee²

noun Bungee · Bungees

  1. alternative Alternative form of Bungi

Translations

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noun elastic strap for securing luggage

Españolpulpo, cuerda elástica, cordón elástico
Françaistendeur, sandow

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"bungee." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/bungee. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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bungee. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/bungee

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"bungee." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/bungee.

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@misc{bungee_2026,
  title = {bungee},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/bungee},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}