bouncer

[ boun-ser ]

noun

1. a person or thing that bounces.
2. a person who is employed at a bar, nightclub, etc., to eject disorderly persons.
3. something large of its kind.

bouncer

/ ˈbaʊnsə /

noun

1. slang.
   a person employed at a club, pub, disco, etc, to throw out drunks or troublemakers and stop those considered undesirable from entering
2. slang.
   a dishonoured cheque
3. cricket another word for bumper 1
4. a person or thing that bounces

Word History and Origins

Origin of bouncer¹

First recorded in 1755–65; bounce + -er ¹

Example Sentences

In the sketch, “Night Club Line” he inhabits a Miami club owner, who attempts to shape his bouncer, played by Jason Momoa, into a kinder man to the ladies and clubbers.

From Salon

Matthew Forde had found some early movement to dismiss Will Jacks in the third over before Jordan Cox’s troubles against the short ball continued as he gloved a 92mph bouncer from Alzarri Joseph to Hope behind the stumps.

From BBC

Mister Cartoon, tagger turned tattooist to the stars, and Estevan Oriol, bouncer turned hip-hop documentarian, have a new Netflix film, ‘LA Originals.’

From Los Angeles Times

After Glenn got into an altercation with a bouncer at a different bar, Proctor and his partner moved to arrest Glenn, the report said.

From Los Angeles Times

Then Severino dropped a Gavin Lux bouncer and blew a chance at a double play, then he botched a grounder from Will Smith to score a run, and a Tommy Edman fly ball gave the Dodgers another run.

From Los Angeles Times

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