bruiser
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of bruiser
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Up first for the Phillies is Kyle Schwarber, a 230-pound bruiser who is close to setting the single-season strikeout record—and also happens to be the most prodigious home-run hitter in the major leagues.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
Fontaine was no bruiser on black-and-white TV, when the balls were heavy leather and keepers unprotected from assault from forwards.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
Mr. Prescott also had a reputation as a pugnacious political bruiser.
From New York Times ● Nov. 21, 2024
The Chargers are expected to pound the ball with 238-pound bruiser Gus Edwards and reclamation project J.K.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2024
Inej turned to run, but her path was blocked by a huge bruiser, his blue velvet coat stretched tight across his big shoulders.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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