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

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

He was asked to bowl sustained spells of bouncers across 38 overs in extreme heat and credited fitness work done during his time away from the game.

From BBC

When Shaheen tested him with bouncers, Brook simply swatted them through mid-off.

From BBC

The only mild criticism was an over-eagerness to bowl bouncers, a favourite tactic of England.

From BBC

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