bouncer
UK: ˈbaʊnsə | US: ˈbaʊnsər
n. 1. A person employed to remove troublemakers from a bar, club, or event.
n. 2. (Informal) Something that rebounds or bounces vigorously.
bouncer = bounce<to rebound> + er<agent suffix>
- bounce (from Middle English bunsen, meaning "to thump" or "to strike," later evolving to mean "to rebound").
- er (agentive suffix in English, indicating a person or thing performing an action).
Etymology Origin:
The word "bouncer" originated in the early 19th century, derived from the verb "bounce," which initially described a sudden movement or impact. By the mid-1800s, "bouncer" was applied to bar staff who physically "bounced" (ejected) unruly patrons, leveraging the verb's energetic connotation. The term humorously captures the forceful yet controlled action of removing someone from a venue.
The bouncer at the nightclub refused entry to anyone without ID.
After causing a disturbance, the drunk man was swiftly escorted out by the bouncer.
The rubber ball was a great bouncer, leaping high with each throw.
She joked that her toddler was a tiny bouncer, always full of energy.
The bar hired an extra bouncer for the busy weekend crowd.