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bruiser

noun

bruis·​er ˈbrü-zər How to pronounce bruiser (audio)
: a big husky man

Examples of bruiser in a Sentence

That boy is going to be a bruiser when he grows up!
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Neither Horford or Post is much of an interior bruiser, and Green is too small to face off against, say, Victor Wembanyama (which became quite clear during Golden State's two fluky wins against Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs over the last week). Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025 Brown, a transfer from North Dakota State, plays a similar style to Fletcher — a bruiser, physical, run-up-the-middle running back. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025 All in all, this fat-tire bruiser delivers pure, unapologetic freedom… with no excuses, and no limits. New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2025 The Vanquish coupe is a menacing bruiser with the stunning good looks of a mature male model. Brett Berk, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bruiser

Word History

First Known Use

1742, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bruiser was in 1742

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“Bruiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bruiser. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.

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bruiser

noun
bruis·​er ˈbrü-zər How to pronounce bruiser (audio)
: a big husky person
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