Bounder

Pronunciation: /ˈbaʊndər/

Definitions of bounder

noun a person who is considered to be a cad or a scoundrel

Example Sentences

A1 He is a bounder because he always cheats in games.

A2 The bounder was caught stealing from the store.

B1 The socialite was shocked to discover her husband was a bounder.

B2 The politician was exposed as a bounder when his corrupt practices were revealed.

C1 The renowned businessman turned out to be a bounder, deceiving his investors.

C2 Despite his charming facade, he was ultimately revealed as a bounder with a history of deceit.

Examples of bounder in a Sentence

formal The man was known in society as a bounder for his unscrupulous behavior.

informal That guy is a real bounder, always trying to cheat his way through things.

slang Watch out for that bounder, he's nothing but trouble.

figurative In the world of politics, he was considered a bounder for his deceitful tactics.

Grammatical Forms of bounder

• past tense: bounded
• plural: bounders
• comparative: bounder
• superlative: most bounder
• present tense: bound
• future tense: will bound
• perfect tense: have bounded
• continuous tense: is bounding
• singular: bounder
• positive degree: bounder
• infinitive: to bound
• gerund: bounding
• participle: bounded

Origin and Evolution of bounder

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'bounder' originated in England.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a dishonorable or untrustworthy person, the term 'bounder' has evolved to also refer to someone who is socially awkward or ill-mannered.