Bouncebackability

Origin

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

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/fink_tank/article398660.ece

Full definition of bouncebackability

Noun

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

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