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bouncer

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/ˈbaʊnsər/ · boun-cer

A person employed to maintain order in a bar or club, typically by removing unruly patrons.

Meanings

nouninformal

A person employed to maintain order in a bar or club, typically by removing unruly patrons.

ایک شخص جسے کسی بار یا کلب میں نظم و ضبط برقرار رکھنے کے لیے ملازم رکھا جاتا ہے، عموماً بے قاعدگی کرنے والے مہمانوں کو نکالنے کے لیے۔

باؤنسرا

bouncer

Synonyms

doormansecurity officerenforcerدروازہ دارحفاظتی اہلکارباہم

Antonyms

visitorguestcustomerزائرمہمانکسٹمر

Common Collocations

  • nightclub bouncer
  • bouncer duties
  • bouncer job

Example Sentences

The bouncer at the entrance checked IDs before allowing anyone inside.

داخلے پر باؤنسرا نے کسی بھی شخص کو اندر جانے سے پہلے شناختی کارڈ چیک کیا۔

Dakhlay par bouncer ne kisi bhi shakhs ko andar janay se pehlay shanakhti card check kiya.

She was glad to see a friendly bouncer who calmed the rowdy crowd.

وہ ایک دوستانہ باؤنسرا کو دیکھ کر خوش ہوئی جس نے شرارتی ہجوم کو خاموش کیا۔

Woh aik dosti bouncer ko dekh kar khush hui jis ne shararti hujoom ko khamosh kiya.

Being a bouncer can be a challenging job, especially on weekends.

باؤنسرا ہونا ایک چیلنجنگ کام ہو سکتا ہے، خاص طور پر ویک اینڈ پر۔

Bouncer hona aik challenging kaam ho sakta hai, khaas tor par weekend par.

Easily Confused With

bouncer (the sports term):A bouncer in sports refers to a type of delivery in cricket, whereas in this context, it refers to a person maintaining order.

Word Family

bounce
verbباؤنس کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a bouncer bouncing unruly guests out of a club.

Picture a strong person at the club entrance pushing troublemakers away.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "bounce" — to spring back from a surface

First known use: 1920

The term 'bouncer' originated in the early 20th century, primarily referring to a person who removes troublemakers from a nightclub or bar. It is derived from the verb 'bounce'.