Bouncer
noun
A person employed by a nightclub or similar establishment to prevent troublemakers from entering or to eject them from the premises.
The bouncer at the club did not let him in because he was too young.
Often appears as...
- club bouncer
- security bouncer
noun
In cricket, a type of delivery by the bowler that reaches the batsman at shoulder or head height.
The batsman was taken by surprise by the sudden bouncer from the bowler.
Often appears as...
- bowl a bouncer
- face a bouncer
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Technical
noun
A portable bed for a baby that can be bounced up and down by the baby's own movements or by hand.
The baby was happily bouncing in his bouncer.
Often appears as...
- baby bouncer
- put in bouncer
noun
A person employed by a nightclub or similar establishment to prevent troublemakers from entering or to eject them from the premises.
The bouncer at the club did not let him in because he was too young.
Often appears as...
- club bouncer
- security bouncer
noun
In cricket, a type of delivery by the bowler that reaches the batsman at shoulder or head height.
The batsman was taken by surprise by the sudden bouncer from the bowler.
Often appears as...
- bowl a bouncer
- face a bouncer
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A portable bed for a baby that can be bounced up and down by the baby's own movements or by hand.
The baby was happily bouncing in his bouncer.
Often appears as...
- baby bouncer
- put in bouncer
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Workplace Jargon
Used to describe a specific job at nightclubs or events, it reflects workplace language.
She started working as a bouncer at the popular downtown venue.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority Figure
Conveys a sense of authority and power within the context of maintaining order.
The bouncer checked everyone's IDs carefully.
Pro Tip 3/3Safety Implications
Implies a role that ensures safety by managing crowds and preventing fights.
The bouncers calmed the situation before it escalated.
Pro Tip 1/3Workplace Jargon
Used to describe a specific job at nightclubs or events, it reflects workplace language.
She started working as a bouncer at the popular downtown venue.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority Figure
Conveys a sense of authority and power within the context of maintaining order.
The bouncer checked everyone's IDs carefully.
Pro Tip 3/3Safety Implications
Implies a role that ensures safety by managing crowds and preventing fights.
The bouncers calmed the situation before it escalated.
Pro Tip 1/3Workplace Jargon
Used to describe a specific job at nightclubs or events, it reflects workplace language.
She started working as a bouncer at the popular downtown venue.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority Figure
Conveys a sense of authority and power within the context of maintaining order.
The bouncer checked everyone's IDs carefully.
Pro Tip 3/3Safety Implications
Implies a role that ensures safety by managing crowds and preventing fights.
The bouncers calmed the situation before it escalated.
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You can think of the immune system in two broad terms, innate immunity and adaptive immunity. Innate immunity means nonspecific defense mechanisms, and this is our first line of protection. It helps fight off pathogens before they cause a problem. It's like a bouncer at the door of a club.
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The Life of a Baby Polar...
Well we've caught up with this little bear and, now that it's on it's own, it's in, the toughest year of it's life. It's lost the best bouncer in the world, it's mum,
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Can you actually boost...
You can think of the immune system in two broad terms, innate immunity and adaptive immunity. Innate immunity means nonspecific defense mechanisms, and this is our first line of protection. It helps fight off pathogens before they cause a problem. It's like a bouncer at the door of a club.
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The Life of a Baby Polar...
Well we've caught up with this little bear and, now that it's on it's own, it's in, the toughest year of it's life. It's lost the best bouncer in the world, it's mum,
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Suresh Raina
Indian Athlete
I am getting better at facing the bouncers, as I know opposition tries to use those as a weapon against me. Yet, no one is perfect, and he takes time to master a particular thing.
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W. Earl Brown
American Actor
My wife married me when the odds were that I'd be a house-painting bouncer for the rest of my days. She has stuck by me through that with nothing but love and support.
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Binnu Dhillon
Indian Actor
I have never believed in keeping bouncers. Even as an actor, I walk alone without star tantrums. My work and good deeds for the country will be my shield.
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Mr. T
American Actor
I used to bodyguard for some celebrities and other people, and when I wasn't doing that, I used to work at a disco as a doorman or a bouncer.
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Rory McCann
Scottish Actor
I was a lumberjack for years, a pub bouncer, I've sung in a band; in fact, I still sing, and I even trained myself to be a tree surgeon.
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Jasprit Bumrah
Indian Athlete
Nobody can bowl six out of six yorkers. So you have to mix your pace. You have to bowl bouncers, mix up the pace.
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Adam Granduciel
American Musician
I was a bouncer, if you can believe it for a while in a sports bar. I let everybody in.
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Shikhar Dhawan
Indian Athlete
I do tennis ball drills mostly for bouncers, for my muscle memory as well.
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Vin Diesel
American Actor
I was a bouncer for ten years in New York City.
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Hunx
American Musician
Bouncers suck.
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Suresh Raina
Indian Athlete
I am getting better at facing the bouncers, as I know opposition tries to use those as a weapon against me. Yet, no one is perfect, and he takes time to master a particular thing.
Quote examples
W. Earl Brown
American Actor
My wife married me when the odds were that I'd be a house-painting bouncer for the rest of my days. She has stuck by me through that with nothing but love and support.
Quote examples
Binnu Dhillon
Indian Actor
I have never believed in keeping bouncers. Even as an actor, I walk alone without star tantrums. My work and good deeds for the country will be my shield.
Quote examples
Mr. T
American Actor
I used to bodyguard for some celebrities and other people, and when I wasn't doing that, I used to work at a disco as a doorman or a bouncer.
Quote examples
Rory McCann
Scottish Actor
I was a lumberjack for years, a pub bouncer, I've sung in a band; in fact, I still sing, and I even trained myself to be a tree surgeon.
Quote examples
Jasprit Bumrah
Indian Athlete
Nobody can bowl six out of six yorkers. So you have to mix your pace. You have to bowl bouncers, mix up the pace.
Quote examples
Adam Granduciel
American Musician
I was a bouncer, if you can believe it for a while in a sports bar. I let everybody in.
Quote examples
Shikhar Dhawan
Indian Athlete
I do tennis ball drills mostly for bouncers, for my muscle memory as well.
Quote examples
Vin Diesel
American Actor
I was a bouncer for ten years in New York City.
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Hunx
American Musician
Bouncers suck.
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