bouncer

Definition

A member of security personnel employed by bars, nightclubs, etc. to decide who can enter, maintain order, and deal with patrons who cause trouble.

Etymology

From bounce + -er.

Example Sentences

• "At 199 centimetres and a hundred kilos going up, he was scary big and he found work as a bouncer and enforcer[.]"
• "‘You try to hit the bouncer that you should duck under. Your bat misses it completely. The ball strikes your temple, whack!’"
• ""Why, I'll tell you, Mr. Simple; he's a good tempered, kind fellow enough, but—" / "But what?" / "Such a bouncer!!" / "How do you mean? He's not a very stout man." / "Bless you, Mr. Simple, why don't you understand English. I mean that he's the greatest liar that ever walked a deck.[…]""