bruiser
Translation
bruiser, thug, heavy
Examples
The bodyguard was a real bruiser.
The bodyguard was a real bruiser.
Grammar Patterns
a bruiser a large, tough-looking person. The bouncer at the club was a real bruiser.
Similar Words
Synonyms: thug, tough guy, brawler, heavy
Etymology
From the verb 'to bruise' + the agent suffix '-er', literally meaning 'one who bruises'.
Memory Tips
A 'bruiser' is a person who gives out 'bruises'. The '-er' ending often denotes a person who does an action.