bounders

Bounders refers to a colloquial term often used in British English to describe a person who is perceived as disreputable, unreliable, or prone to behaving in an unacceptable or socially undesirable manner. It can imply a lack of morals, integrity, or consideration for others. The term is often used pejoratively and carries a strong negative connotation.

The exact origin of the word is somewhat obscure, but it is generally understood to relate to the idea of exceeding acceptable boundaries or acting outside of expected social norms. A bounder might be someone who takes advantage of others, acts selfishly, or engages in dishonest dealings. It's a term that suggests a person who is not to be trusted and whose company might be considered undesirable.

While not a formal classification, the label of "bounder" is typically applied in informal social contexts to individuals whose actions or character are deemed to fall below a certain standard of respectability. The perception of someone as a bounder is subjective and depends on the social group or individual making the judgment. The term is often associated with a slightly older-fashioned, perhaps Victorian, sense of social propriety, though it continues to be used to describe perceived negative character traits.