Definition of bungee

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bungee

/ˈbʌndʒi//ˈbʌndʒi/

The word "bungee" likely originates from the **Malay word "getah"**, which means "rubber". This is because early bungee jumping involved using **rubber cords**. The term "bungee" itself was first used in the **1920s** in New Zealand, where **local Māori** were known to use rubber cords for jumping and other activities. The word eventually spread to other English-speaking countries, becoming synonymous with the extreme sport we know today.

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a long rope that can stretch, which people tie to their feet when they do bungee jumping

một sợi dây dài có thể co giãn, được mọi người buộc vào chân khi nhảy bungee

a thick elastic rope with a hook at each end that can be used to hold packages together, keep things in position, etc.

một sợi dây đàn hồi dày có móc ở mỗi đầu có thể dùng để giữ các gói hàng lại với nhau, giữ đồ đạc đúng vị trí, v.v.

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