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Definition of bouncer

bouncer

/ˈbaʊn.sɚ/
boun · cer
Plural:bouncers
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• noun

1

A security guard employed by a bar, nightclub, or entertainment venue to check admission, maintain order, and eject unruly patrons.

Example

"The bouncer at the entrance checked everyone's identification before allowing them into the club."

2

In cricket, a fast-pitched ball bowled short so that it rises sharply toward the batter's head or chest.

Example

"The fast bowler surprised the opening batter with a fierce bouncer that sailed right past his helmet."

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• Rhymes for bouncer

• Nearby Words

boules
boulevard
bounce
bouncer
bouncily
bounciness
bouncing

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from the verb 'bounce' and the agentive suffix '-er', originally meaning someone or something that bounds or thumps; the sense of a person employed to eject disorderly patrons emerged in late 19th-century American slang.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bouncer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bouncer
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