Pag-ambak balik

bounce / reboundNoun / expression

Alternative meanings

bounce; rebound; act of bouncing back; movement that returns after hitting something

Pronunciation

pahg-AM-bahk BAH-lik

Root and affixes

Ambak means to jump. Balik means to return. Together they describe the idea of jumping or returning after impact.

Variants or conjugations

bounce; rebound; bounce back; return bounce; ricochet; jump back

Related words and expressions

ball; game; basketball; movement; force; impact; return; surface

Meaning and usage notes

For sports like basketball, rebound is also used in modern contexts. For a general physical bounce, pag-ambak balik is a clear descriptive form.