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Synonyms for bruiser

Grammar : Noun

Spell : broo-zer

Phonetic Transcription : ˈbru zər

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Définition of bruiser

Origin : "a pugilist," 1744, agent noun from bruise (v.).

As in lummox : noun oaf
As in oaf : noun person who is clumsy, stupid
As in tough : noun person who is rowdy, mean
As in pugilist : noun fighter
As in toughie : noun tough
As in fighter : noun person engaged in hostile encounter
As in gangster : noun person involved in illegal activities
As in goon : noun ruffian

Example sentences :

You will find her serviceable; she's a bruiser's lass and something above it.
Extract from : « The Amazing Marriage, Complete » by George Meredith

Expert electrician, mechanic, sport spoiler and bruiser, eh?
Extract from : « Radio Boys Loyalty » by Wayne Whipple

That smile was enough to infuriate the bruiser beyond description.
Extract from : « Frank Merriwell's Triumph » by Burt L. Standish

The man declared that he was not a bruiser, and refused to stir.
Extract from : « The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson, Volumes One and Two » by Harriette Wilson

"I reckon as 'ow 'e's a bit of a bruiser," was the not unexpected reply.
Extract from : « Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S. » by Percy F. Westerman

Bruiser Jake had mysteriously disappeared on the evening of election.
Extract from : « Port O' Gold » by Louis John Stellman

The Yorkshire man had a reputation as a bruiser and preferred fighting to eating.
Extract from : « South Sea Tales » by Jack London

There is nothing of the bruiser in the looks of the smooth-faced wrestlers.
Extract from : « The Foundations of Japan » by J.W. Robertson Scott

In the course of the night, I had become famous in a small circle as a bruiser.
Extract from : « From the Bottom Up » by Alexander Irvine

Of her specific exploits as a bruiser we hear of at least two near Dover.
Extract from : « Isopel Berners » by George Borrow

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