Complete Definition of "bouncer"

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English

Etymology
-er|bounce

Noun
en-noun

  1. informal A member of security personnel employed by bars, nightclubs, etc to maintain order and deal with patrons who cause trouble.
  2. Cricket A short pitched ball that bounces up towards, or above the height of the batsman's head.

Synonyms
doorman (1)
bumper (2)

Translations
colloquial: member of security personnel

Finnish: portsari, poke
French: videur m
German: Türsteher m
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Italian: buttafuori m

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