bungee jumping

See also: Bungeejumping and Bungee-Jumping

English

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Verb

bungee jumping

  1. present participle and gerund of bungee jump

Noun

bungee jumping (uncountable)

  1. The activity of jumping from a great height with an elasticated cord attached to the ankles.

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Portuguese

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from English bungee jumping.

Pronunciation

  • (Portugal) IPA(key): /ˌbɐ̃.ʒiˈd͡ʒɐ̃.pĩɡ/ [ˌbɐ̃.ʒiˈðʒɐ̃.pĩɡ]

Noun

bungee jumping m (uncountable)

  1. bungee jumping (the sport of jumping from a great height with a cord)
    Synonym: bungee jump