noun
rebounding; bouncing back
Physical rebound or springback of an object.
ボールの跳ね返りが壁に当たった。
The rebound of the ball hit the wall.
景気の跳ね返りが期待されている。
A recovery of the economy is expected.
noun
Negative consequences or backlash from an action.
その発言の跳ね返りが大きく、批判が殺到した。
The repercussions of that remark were huge, and criticism poured in.
noun
Refers to a person, especially a girl or woman, who is boisterous, tomboyish, or acts without caution. Sense 5 (rashness/incautiousness) is closely related and often describes the same personality trait.
彼女は小さい頃から跳ね返りで、よく木に登っていた。
She's been a tomboy since she was little and often climbed trees.
あの跳ね返り娘は、親の言うことを聞かない。
That rash girl doesn't listen to her parents.