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bruiser

[broo-zer] / ˈbru zər /




NOUN
pugilist
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG




Example Sentences

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Vets like Leo and Bruiser are used to crossing moral lines, but how will Rudy react when his morals are challenged?

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2025

He’s got Deck and Bruiser and even Leo and all of these people who have so many years on him and so many experiences on him.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2025

But the pressure is on immediately when Bruiser asks Rudy point-blank if he has what it takes to be a rainmaker for the firm.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2025

Bruiser has a best friend whose name he likely doesn’t know, but Ralph Downes doesn’t seem to mind.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 7, 2023

“I don’t work fer Bruiser; I jus’ know him ’n’ his friends.”

From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen




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