We're supporting SoccerAM's bid to have Bouncebackability entered into the UK Dictionary! But what does it mean? According to urbandictionary.com the word boucebackability is as follows:
noun. 1. The ability to 'bounce back' usually implying a fighting spirit. 2. The ability to come from a losing position and win. (Origin: Ian Dowie association football manager, Great Britian).
The ability to bounce back. Word invented by ex-player and now manager of Crystal Palace FC Iain Dowie. Currently being promoted by Soccer AM, cult Sky football show shown on Saturday mornings, in an attempt to see it into the Oxford Concise Dictionary.
'Crystal Palace have shown great bouncebackability against their opponents to really be back in this game'
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