# bungee

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈbʌn.d͡ʒi/ · frequency rank #35,210

## Definitions
1. An elastic fabric-bound strap with a hook at each end, used for securing luggage.
2. An elastic cord tied to the ankles of the jumper in bungee jumping.
3. A rubber eraser.

## Etymology
Probably from slang language, maybe from bouncy + spongy.

## Easily confused with
- **burger** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/bungee-vs-burger)
- **bunker** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/bungee-vs-bunker)
- **bung** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/bung-vs-bungee)
- **binge** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/binge-vs-bungee)
- **bulge** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/bulge-vs-bungee)
- **budge** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/budge-vs-bungee)
- **bugle** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/bugle-vs-bungee)
- **budget** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/budget-vs-bungee)
- **bundle** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/bundle-vs-bungee)
- **bugged** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/bugged-vs-bungee)
- **banger** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/banger-vs-bungee)
- **bugger** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/bugger-vs-bungee)
- **bulger** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/bulger-vs-bungee)

## Common misspellings (8)
`bbungee`, `bnugee`, `bugnee`, `bunege`, `bunge`, `bunggee`, `bunngee`, `ubngee`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/bungee