bruiser
Bruiser (noun) means a big, physically tough person, especially one prone to rough treatment of others. Example: “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.
Informal, often used half-admiringly about someone's physical presence.
Word forms
bruisers plural
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A couple of _____ stood by the door checking IDs.
Etymology
Formed from "bruise" plus "-er" — literally "one who bruises (others)".
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What does “bruiser” mean?
The word “bruiser” means a big, physically tough person, especially one prone to rough treatment of others. In plain terms, a large, strong, tough-looking person, often used for a bouncer, fighter, or rough athlete.
How do you use “bruiser” in a sentence?
Here is “bruiser” used in a sentence: “A couple of bruisers stood by the door checking IDs.”
What part of speech is “bruiser”?
“Bruiser” is a noun.
What is the meaning of bruiser?
"bruiser" (noun) means a big, physically tough person, especially one prone to rough treatment of others.