noun
bruiser
noun
1
A big, physically tough person, especially one prone to rough treatment of others.
"A couple of bruisers stood by the door checking IDs."
How to Use Bruiser
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA large, strong, tough-looking person, often used for a bouncer, fighter, or rough athlete.
When to use it
Informal, often used half-admiringly about someone's physical presence.
Word Forms
bruisers plural
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Etymology
Formed from "bruise" plus "-er" — literally "one who bruises (others)".