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bouncebackability 

The ability to bounce back.

Word invented by ex-player and now manager of Crystal Palace FC Iain Dowie.

Currently being promoted by Soccer AM, cult Sky football show shown on Saturday mornings, in an attempt to see it into the Oxford Concise Dictionary.
'Crystal Palace have shown great bouncebackability against thier opponants to really be back in this game'
bouncebackability by Oxford lad September 11, 2004

Bouncebackability 

n.
1. The ability to 'bounce back' usually implying a fighting spirit.
2. The ability to come from a losing position and win. (Origin: Ian Dowie association football manager, Great Britian).
They demonstrated great bouncebackability to come from 2-0 down to win 3-2.
Bouncebackability by Nam October 9, 2004

Bouncebackability 

"Bouncebackability" relates to getting back into gear after a big weekend and hangover.

If you hit the partying hard, went straight to bed and then bounced back bypassing the hangover you're "bouncebackability" is in strong form!
Mate, you're in good form today and looking fresh! Considering your day and night yesterday, your "bouncebackability" is incredible!

Amazing that you were out all night and then came straight into work this morning, "bouncebackability" level master!

boucebackability 

boucebackability by William Gates February 4, 2005

bouncebackability 

the ability to 'bounce back', usually implying a fighting spirit
They demonstrated great bouncebackability to come from 2-0 down to win 3-2
bouncebackability by bread infection December 28, 2005

Bouncebackability 

The ability to bounce back from a tragic or overwhelming event stronger and better.
'After the thumping 5-0 defeat my team manager said we needed some bouncebackability!
Bouncebackability by Jack Meddings September 14, 2005
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Me: Poggers!
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