An alternative spelling of bungee; an elastic cord used for jumping, securing objects, or recreational activities that involve bouncing or rebounding.
British English variant spelling of 'bungee,' which entered English in the 1930s-1980s from either Indian or Australian slang origins; the exact etymon is disputed but possibly from Hindi 'bansi' or Aboriginal Australian.
The word 'bungee' (or 'bungey') has mysterious origins—it appeared suddenly in the 1980s during an extreme sports boom, but linguists still debate whether it came from India, Australia, or somewhere else entirely.
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