noun
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.”
noun
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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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- bruisers
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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.
