BOUNCER

bouncer, chucker-out

(noun) a person whose duty is to throw troublemakers out of a bar or public meeting

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

bouncer (plural bouncers)

(informal) A member of security personnel employed by bars, nightclubs, etc to maintain order and deal with patrons who cause trouble.

Synonyms: doorman, chucker-out

(cricket) A short-pitched ball that bounces up towards, or above the height of the batsman’s head.

Synonym: bumper

(Internet) An account or server (as with IRC and FTP) that invisibly redirects requests to another, used for anonymity or vanity.

Synonym: BNC

(dated) One who bounces; a large, heavy person who makes much noise in moving.

(slang, archaic) A boaster; a bully.

(slang, archaic) A bold lie.

(slang, archaic) A liar.

Something big; a good stout example of the kind.

A bouncy castle.

A kind of seat mounted in a framework in which a baby can bounce up and down.

Source: Wiktionary


Boun"cer, n.

1. One who bounces; a large, heavy person who makes much noise in moving.

2. A boaster; a bully. [Collog.] Johnson.

3. A bold lie; also, a liar. [Collog.] Marryat.

4. Something big; a good stout example of the kind. The stone must be a bouncer. De Quincey.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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