Bounceback

/ˈbaʊnsbæk/ noun

Definition

A recovery or return to a previous level of strength or health after a decline.

Etymology

Compound of bounce and back, coined in modern English to describe a recovery that rebounds, like a ball bouncing back.

Kelly Says

Bounceback entered English in the 20th century to describe economic and sports recoveries—the metaphor is so perfect that it's now used for everything from careers to romance.

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