1883. Daily News, July 26, p. 4, col. 8. The other fresh American
type is less remarkable—the bouncer. One might suppose that a
bouncer was a noisy braggart; but no. A scientific writer in the
Nation describes a bouncer as a ‘silent, strong man.’ Every one who
mixes much in society in Whitechapel will understand the functions
of the bouncer when we explain that he is merely the English
‘chucker-out.’
6. (harlotry.)—A prostitute’s companion; ponce; bully. For synonyms,
see Ponce.