Bruiser
noun
A powerful and large person who is able to fight very well.
The rugby team's newest member is a real bruiser.
Often appears as...
- tough bruiser
- big bruiser
noun
In a playful or affectionate sense, a term for a boy or a man who is rough or burly.
When my son was little, he was always such a bruiser, playing really rough with his friends.
Often appears as...
- big bruiser of a boy
- little bruiser
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
A person causing damage or harm in a literal or serious context like an accident or fight.
The car accident was a serious one; the other vehicle was a real bruiser.
Often appears as...
- vehicle bruiser
- accident bruiser
noun
A powerful and large person who is able to fight very well.
The rugby team's newest member is a real bruiser.
Often appears as...
- tough bruiser
- big bruiser
noun
In a playful or affectionate sense, a term for a boy or a man who is rough or burly.
When my son was little, he was always such a bruiser, playing really rough with his friends.
Often appears as...
- big bruiser of a boy
- little bruiser
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
A person causing damage or harm in a literal or serious context like an accident or fight.
The car accident was a serious one; the other vehicle was a real bruiser.
Often appears as...
- vehicle bruiser
- accident bruiser
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Strength
'Bruiser' emphasizes physical power and the ability to fight, suggesting a dominant presence.
The bouncer at the club was a bruiser, towering over everyone.
Pro Tip 2/3Intimidating Appearance
A bruiser often looks intimidating, which might lead to assumptions about aggression.
Their linebacker is a bruiser, making the opposing team nervous.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Negative
Though imposing, 'bruiser' isn't inherently negative and can imply respect for someone's strength.
The new firefighter is a bruiser, respected for his strength and bravery.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Strength
'Bruiser' emphasizes physical power and the ability to fight, suggesting a dominant presence.
The bouncer at the club was a bruiser, towering over everyone.
Pro Tip 2/3Intimidating Appearance
A bruiser often looks intimidating, which might lead to assumptions about aggression.
Their linebacker is a bruiser, making the opposing team nervous.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Negative
Though imposing, 'bruiser' isn't inherently negative and can imply respect for someone's strength.
The new firefighter is a bruiser, respected for his strength and bravery.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Strength
'Bruiser' emphasizes physical power and the ability to fight, suggesting a dominant presence.
The bouncer at the club was a bruiser, towering over everyone.
Pro Tip 2/3Intimidating Appearance
A bruiser often looks intimidating, which might lead to assumptions about aggression.
Their linebacker is a bruiser, making the opposing team nervous.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Negative
Though imposing, 'bruiser' isn't inherently negative and can imply respect for someone's strength.
The new firefighter is a bruiser, respected for his strength and bravery.
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Video examples
Male Polar Bear Fight...
and the hungry bears have no choice but to wait. This guy is a big bruiser and he's coming in, like all the other polar bears, they're coming to the water's edge, ready for the Big Freeze.
Video examples
Male Polar Bear Fight...
and the hungry bears have no choice but to wait. This guy is a big bruiser and he's coming in, like all the other polar bears, they're coming to the water's edge, ready for the Big Freeze.
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Le'Veon Bell
American Athlete
I used to be more of a bruiser. I wanted to run through people. Now I try to run around them.
Quote examples
Le'Veon Bell
American Athlete
I used to be more of a bruiser. I wanted to run through people. Now I try to run around them.
Example 1 of 1
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