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bouncer
Bouncer (noun) means someone or something that makes a ball or other object bounce.
noun
1
Someone or something that makes a ball or other object bounce.
2
Someone whose job is to guard the door of a bar or club, deciding who may come in and dealing with troublemakers.
3
A short-pitched ball that bounces up towards, or above the height of the batsman’s head.
"‘You try to hit the bouncer that you should duck under. Your bat misses it completely. The ball strikes your temple, whack!’"
— Kamila Shamsie, In the City by the Sea (1998)
4
A server or account, such as on IRC or FTP, that secretly forwards requests on to another one, used to hide identity or for show.
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What is the meaning of bouncer?
"bouncer" (noun) means someone or something that makes a ball or other object bounce.
What is another word for bouncer?
Other words for "bouncer" include doorman, bumper.
What are the different meanings of bouncer?
"bouncer" has 3 main meanings: 1. Someone or something that makes a ball or other object bounce; 2. Someone whose job is to guard the door of a bar or club, deciding who may come in and dealing with troublemakers; 3. A short-pitched ball that bounces up towards, or above the height of the batsman’s head.
