bouncer

== English == === Etymology === From bounce +‎ -er. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈbaʊn.sə/ (General American) enPR: bounʹ-sər, IPA(key): /ˈboʊn.sɚ/ Rhymes: -aʊnsə(ɹ) Hyphenation: boun‧cer === Noun === bouncer (plural bouncers) (informal) A member of security personnel employed by bars, nightclubs, etc. to decide who can enter, maintain order, and deal with patrons who cause trouble. Synonyms: doorman, chucker-out (cricket) A short-pitched ball that bounces up towards, or above the height of the batsman’s head. Synonym: bumper (Internet) An account or server (as with IRC and FTP) that invisibly redirects requests to another, used for anonymity or vanity. Synonym: BNC (dated) One who bounces; a large, heavy person who makes much noise in moving. (slang, archaic) A boaster; a bully. Something big; a good stout example of the kind. Synonym: whopper (slang, archaic) A bold lie. Synonym: whopper (slang, archaic) A liar. A bouncy castle. A kind of seat mounted in a framework in which a baby can bounce up and down. (UK, slang, obsolete) Short for shop-bouncer ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====