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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
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lil mad is like big mad but the opposite, you mad but not mad to the extent of pullin somthin
"look im sorry i ate your food"
"is cool im just lil mad"
by lilbabiey November 30, 2018
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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 02, 2014
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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 02, 2014
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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
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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 05, 2017
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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
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