Definition

A person who is hired to remove troublemakers or disorderly individuals from a public place, like a bar or club.

Example

The bouncer at the entrance checked IDs and made sure everyone was behaving.

Conversation

Did you see that guy getting kicked out by the bouncer last night?

Yeah, it was wild! He was causing quite a scene.

I wonder what he did to get the bouncer so upset.

Probably just too much to drink — they have to keep things under control.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bouncer → The word originates from the verb 'bounce' (from Middle English 'bouncen', meaning to leap or spring back) combined with the agent suffix '-er' (meaning a person who). A bouncer is a person who causes others to leap or be thrown out, typically from a venue.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who makes people 'leap' or 'spring back' — that's what a bouncer does, and the '-er' just means a person.

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