bouncerly

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English

Etymology

From bouncer +‎ -ly.

Adjective

bouncerly (comparative more bouncerly, superlative most bouncerly)

  1. (rare) Befitting or characteristic of a bouncer (security personnel).
    • 1986, New Statesman, volume 112, page 18:
      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.
    • 2009, Garry Thomas Morse, Death in Vancouver, page 49:
      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.
    • 2018, Caoilinn Hughes, Orchid & the Wasp:
      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 []