rebound

second best, just some person you use to get over the person you just broke up with. they'll never be enough but they can be an okay distraction.

she doesn't matter, she's just a rebound

by mimijolea November 11, 2013

rebound

Getting into a relationship with/hooking up with someone you generally dont care about much simply because you have recently broken up with someone and you are in the process of getting over them and want to have someone to fill the gap until your next meaningful relationship

Me: its officially over between me and gary

Friend: do you still want to go to the party

Me: fuck yeah, im on the rebound now. Im going to get with some guys

by hannie.st June 2, 2014

Rebound

To use someone to get over your ex, even though you still have feelings for them.

Girl 1: Have you heard? Amanda is dating John even thought she recently broke up with Jake!
Girl 2: I think Amanda is using John as a rebound.

by MachoTaco August 4, 2014

rebound

Going from one relationship to the next right away to avoid the pain of a breakup.

I just broke up with my g/f, and today I met my boyfriend! Hes awesome.

by James Chanley January 24, 2004

Rebound

Quickly jumping into a new relationship shortly after a breakup to help you move on/ avoid the fact that you still have feelings for you ex.

"He still likes Kelly, he is just using her as a rebound"

by Misunderstoodslang March 5, 2017

rebound

hooking up with someone shortly after being dumped (by someone else) so that you still feel wanted.

I know she's on rebound, but that's the third guy she's hooked up with this week!

by Rasputin December 17, 2004

rebound

the kind of relationship that's simply happening in order to get over one that recently ended

Mandy is in rebound; she's only dating James to get over her ex-boyfriend.

by thesuspiciouspenguin December 3, 2007