The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word BOING
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More clues leading to the result BOING
Buddy explains!
The straight part
We know that "You might hear it from bouncer" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case you might hear it from bouncer = boing.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does BOING mean?
BOING noun- The sound made by an elastic object (such as a spring) when bouncing; the sound of a bounce.
- To make a boing sound or bouncing motion.