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bruiser

[broo-zer] / ˈbru zər /




NOUN
pugilist
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG




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The relatively new chief constable, Jon Boutcher, is a bruiser.

From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2026

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

As urban lizards go, it’s a bruiser, with bodies up to 7 inches long.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 25, 2025

Mr. Prescott also had a reputation as a pugnacious political bruiser.

From New York Times ● Nov. 21, 2024

The bruiser had looked at Kaz as if he were deranged.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo




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