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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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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
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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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.
Girl 2: I think Amanda is using John as a rebound.
by MachoTaco August 02, 2014
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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.
by Misunderstoodslang March 05, 2017