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Other terms include "cooler" in the U.S. [2] and "door supervisor" in the U.K. [3] In U.S. bars, "cooler" is often the term for the head bouncer. [4] The "cooler" is expected to have the same ability to respond to physical situations as the rest of the bouncers, but should also have reliable interpersonal skills that can be used to de-escalate situations without violence.
Slang for police in Maharashtra, literally means paternal uncle. [39] Khatmal Slang for police in Hyderabad, India which literally means bed bugs in Indian languages. [39] Maatia kukura Meaning khaki dog in English, is a derogatory word for police in Odisha due to their khaki uniforms and rowdy behaviour. Kuka Bulgarian slang for a police ...
Bouncer 2, a dog in the Australian soap opera Neighbours; Bouncer, a type of fictional creature in the novel Red Planet by Robert A. Heinlein; Bouncer, a Morlock in the Marvel Comics universe; Bouncer, the giant of Tech in Skylanders: Giants; Bouncers , an alien race in the fictional Star Wars universe
The poetic slang for a cheap coffin originated in the late 19th century, with the earliest use found in The Chicago Tribune. ... to dip, to bolt, to jet, to bounce. Get it? Example: "Hey ...
In cricket, chin music is a term for a bowling strategy where bouncers are aimed at the batsman's throat or chin. [2] Rising rapidly off the pitch, the ball is difficult to play unless the batsman has quick footwork. If fended rather than avoided, it may yield a ballooned return catch to the bowler or to close-in fielders.
While slang is usually inappropriate for formal settings, this assortment includes well-known expressions from that time, with some still in use today, e.g., blind date, cutie-pie, freebie, and take the ball and run. [2] These items were gathered from published sources documenting 1920s slang, including books, PDFs, and websites.
Born right smack on the cusp of millennial and Gen Z years (ahem, 1996), I grew up both enjoying the wonders of a digital-free world—collecting snail shells in my pocket and scraping knees on my ...
“However, using the term ‘perfect’ can promote the notion that perfection is attainable and expected,” she notes, when it’s said to a child.