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bruiser

[broo-zer] / ˈbru zər /




NOUN
pugilist
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG




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She is the ultimate bruiser, a prolific trash-talker and a notorious pest.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 16, 2026

"I've heard a lot about him," replied the Bok bruiser.

From BBC Jun. 22, 2025

Edwards is a bruiser and Dobbins offers explosiveness.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 16, 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

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

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo




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