bouncebackability

English

Etymology

bounce back +‎ -ability. First claimed [to have been invented] by Crystal Palace manager, Iain Dowie.

Noun

bouncebackability (uncountable)

1. (informal) The ability to recover from bad circumstances.
   • 2005, Peter McConnell, Cold-Blooded Killer:

     I think about him everyday, wondering why he gave up, he had so much to live for, he just didn't have that bouncebackability!

   • 2010, Des Dearlove, The Unauthorized Guide to Doing Business the Richard Branson Way, page xiv:

     One of Branson's enduring strengths is his ability to absorb punches, to take the rough with the smooth. He has bouncebackability […]

   • circa 2011, Anette Ratz, Skipjack, in Liederbuch & Songbook:

     I'ma skipjack, I'ma roly-poly doll,

     I'ma tumbler, what a funny toy.

     And my best quality is my bouncebackability.

Synonyms

• (ability to recover from adversity): resilience

Related terms

• bouncebackable

References

• Macmillan
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