Definition of Bruiser

1. Noun. A large and strong and heavyset man. "A thick-skinned bruiser ready to give as good as he got"

Exact synonyms: Bull, Samson, Strapper
Generic synonyms: Adult Male, Man
Derivative terms: Bruise

Definition of Bruiser

1. n. One who, or that which, bruises.

Definition of Bruiser

1. Noun. (sports) : In contact sports, an athlete whose size, strength, and/or aggressiveness make it likely that he will cause athletes on the opposing team to suffer physical punishment. ¹

2. Noun. By extension, a tall, strong, heavily built man, especially one prone to physical violence. ¹

3. Noun. A thug. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Bruiser

1. a big, husky man [n -S]

Medical Definition of Bruiser

1. 1. One who, or that which, bruises. 2. A boxer; a pugilist. "Like a new bruiser on Broughtonic aand, Amid the lists our hero takes his stand." (T. Warton) 3. A concave tool used in grinding lenses or the speculums of telescopes. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bruiser

brugia malayi
brugia pahangi
brugnatellite
brugnatellites
bruh
bruhaha
bruhahas
bruilzie
bruilzies
bruin
bruins
bruise
bruise up
bruised
bruiselike
bruiser (current term)
bruisers
bruises
bruisewort
bruiseworts
bruising
bruisingly
bruisings
bruit
bruit de Roger
bruit de canon
bruit de claquement
bruit de cuir neuf
bruit de diable

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