Meanings
From the idea that a cat dropped from a height might bounce without this indicating any actual life after hitting the ground.
How to pronounce "dead cat bounce":
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A temporary recovery in the price of a financial instrument which has fallen rapidly and is expected to fall further in the long run.
Example Sentences
1
After the last disastrous performance, the stock market experienced a dead cat bounce.
2
Investors hoped for a recovery, but it turned out to be a dead cat bounce.
3
The sudden increase in sales was merely a dead cat bounce before the company went bankrupt.
4
Despite the temporary rise, the economy was still in a dead cat bounce.
5
The stock price showed signs of life, but it was just a dead cat bounce.
