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Webster 1913 Edition
Bruiser
Bruis′er
,Noun.
1.
One who, or that which, bruises.
2.
A boxer; a pugilist; hence, a strong, tough person; – often used in the phrase
big bruiser
. R. Browning.
Like a new
Amid the lists our hero takes his stand.
bruiser
on Broughtonic sand,Amid the lists our hero takes his stand.
T. Warton.
3.
A concave tool used in grinding lenses or the speculums of telescopes.
Knight.
Webster 1828 Edition
Bruiser
BRUISER
,Noun.
1.
In vulgar language, a boxer.Definition 2024
bruiser
bruiser
English
Noun
bruiser (plural bruisers)
- (sports): In contact sports, an athlete whose size, strength, and/or aggressiveness make it likely that he will cause athletes on the opposing team to suffer physical punishment.
- By extension, a tall, strong, heavily built man, especially one prone to physical violence.
- His "assistant" was a big bruiser named Pete, who, with his enormous shoulders and menacing scowl, was clearly present for the intimidation factor.
- A thug.
Translations
an athlete who likely will cause physical punishment
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a heavily built man, prone to physical violence
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