bruiser
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of bruiser
Example Sentences
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The apple’s signature foamy texture means it is an easy bruiser and doesn’t store as well as other varieties.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 15, 2025
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
On that front, the tip of the spear is 7-foot bruiser Oumar Ballo, who averages 13 points and 10 rebounds a game, recording 33 putbacks this season, according to Hoop-Math.com.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 21, 2024
Yakuza 5, the most wide-ranging installment, features four other playable characters, including a bruiser who has recently escaped from prison and Kiryu’s adopted daughter, Haruka, an aspiring pop idol.
From New York Times • Jan. 23, 2024
“What’s with those gloves he wears?” the bruiser asked.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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