An elastic cord or rope with hooks at both ends, used to strap down cargo or secure objects, sometimes spelled bungee.
Possibly from Hindi 'bansi' or related to Indian origin; the word gained popularity in the 1970s with bungee jumping, though the securing strap meaning is older.
A bungy cord is so simple yet ingenious—it combines physics and practicality, and it became the basis for the extreme sport of bungee jumping!
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