chucker-out: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C2Informal, dated
Quick answer
What does “chucker-out” mean?
A person whose job is to remove troublesome or unwanted people from a venue, especially a pub, club, or event.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
A person whose job is to remove troublesome or unwanted people from a venue, especially a pub, club, or event.
An informal term for a bouncer; can be extended to any person in a role of forcibly removing others from a place, though this is less common.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
'Chucker-out' is almost exclusively British. American English uses 'bouncer' or 'doorman'.
Connotations
In BrE, it suggests a more informal, perhaps less professional figure than 'bouncer' or 'security'. It's often associated with traditional pubs.
Frequency
Very rare in AmE. In BrE, it is still understood but considered dated; 'bouncer' is far more common.
Grammar
How to Use “chucker-out” in a Sentence
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Collocations
Examples
Examples of “chucker-out” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The landlord had to chuck the rowdy patron out.
American English
- They had to chuck the troublemaker out of the bar.
adverb
British English
- (No established adverbial form.)
American English
- (No established adverbial form.)
adjective
British English
- He had a chucker-out kind of demeanour.
American English
- (Not used in AmE; 'bouncer-like' would be used.)
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used in formal business contexts.
Academic
Not used; seen as a lexical curiosity in historical/sociolinguistic studies.
Everyday
Used in informal UK conversation, but dated.
Technical
Not a technical security term.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “chucker-out”
- Using it as a verb (e.g., 'He chucker-out the man'). The verb is 'to chuck out'.
- Using it in formal writing.
- Assuming it is current in American English.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it's an informal, dated term. The formal job titles are 'Door Supervisor' (UK) or 'Security Officer'.
You should avoid it, as it will sound very unusual. Use 'bouncer' instead.
'Chucker-out' is older and more informal, often implying a simpler, more physical role. 'Bouncer' is the standard modern term.
It's a compound noun: verb ('chuck') + particle ('out') + agent suffix ('-er'), meaning 'one who chucks out'.
A person whose job is to remove troublesome or unwanted people from a venue, especially a pub, club, or event.
Chucker-out: in British English it is pronounced /ˌtʃʌkər ˈaʊt/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌtʃʌkər ˈaʊt/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “He was as subtle as a chucker-out in a library.”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Imagine someone literally CHUCKING (throwing) someone OUT of a door. The person doing that action is the CHUCKER-OUT.
Conceptual Metaphor
SOCIAL SPACE IS A CONTAINER (people are removed from it).
Practice
Quiz
In which variety of English is 'chucker-out' primarily found?