Bouncer

Bouncer: security guard, normally at a bar or night club (segurança de bar, boate etc.; “leão de chácara”)

The Smiths hired a bouncer to make sure gatecrashers were kept outside.
Os Smiths contrataram um leão de chácara para ter certeza de que os bicões ficariam do lado de fora.

“Don’t mess with the bouncers. They will kick your ass!” Joe told Mike.
“Não arrume encrenca com os leões de chácara. Eles te dão uma surra!”, Joe disse para Mike.

Referência: Inglês de Rua – American Slang – José Roberto A. Igreja e Robert C. Young, Disal Editora.

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