bouncer

English

/ˈbaʊnsə(ɹ)/, /ˈbaʊnsə˞/

noun
Definitions
  • (informal) A member of security personnel employed by bars, nightclubs, etc to maintain order and deal with patrons who cause trouble.
  • (cricket) A short-pitched ball that bounces up towards, or above the height of the batsman’s head.
  • (Internet) An account or server (as with IRC and FTP) that invisibly redirects requests to another, used for anonymity or vanity.
  • (dated) One who bounces; a large, heavy person who makes much noise in moving.
  • (slang) A boaster; a bully.
  • (slang) A bold lie.
  • (slang) 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.

Etymology

Affix from English bounce (leave).

Origin

English

bounce

Gloss

leave

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Emoji

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