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bouncer

American  
[boun-ser] / ˈbaʊn sər /

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 British  
/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of bouncer

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

Example Sentences

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The ripples of Brook's night out in Wellington, when he was "clocked" by a nightclub bouncer, washed up nearly 7,000 miles away in Colombo.

From BBC

Harry Brook said supporters have "every right to be annoyed" with his behaviour after he was punched by a nightclub bouncer on England's tour of New Zealand that preceded the Ashes.

From BBC

A bouncer blocked their way, but Gina has no idea why.

From BBC

On Thursday, white-ball captain and Test vice-captain Harry Brook apologised after being involved in an altercation with a nightclub bouncer on the tour of New Zealand that preceded the Ashes.

From BBC

England's Harry Brook has apologised after being involved in an altercation with a nightclub bouncer the night before a one-day international on the tour of New Zealand that preceded the Ashes.

From BBC

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