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bouncerly

adj

Etymology

From bouncer + -ly.

  1. inherited from bounsen
  2. formed as bouncer — “bounce + -er”
  3. suffixed as bouncerly — “bouncer + ly”

Definitions

  1. Befitting or characteristic of a bouncer (security personnel).

    • Surprisingly we were not asked to snuff them out as we entered. My most mundane thought: 'This must be a fire risk!' But there was no bouncerly discouragement. We filed slowly through to the dancefloor.
    • With bouncerly finesse, Frank forklifted his arms under Gerald's & plucked him off his stool, dragging him towards the back & the source of that incessant voice.
    • Those on foot cross their arms in a bouncerly manner, chewing gum so that you can count their fillings. The pessimists hold their batons. Gael scans the officers in view and decides she'll volunteer for an all-body pat-down […]

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA