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Definition of bruiser

bruiser

/ˈbruːzər/
bruis · er
Plural:bruisers
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• noun

1

A person who is large, tough, and physically aggressive, or a strong and physical athlete such as a boxer.

Example

"The hockey team signed a rugged bruiser to protect their star players on the ice."

2

An impressively large, heavy, or rugged animal or object.

Example

"The angler spent nearly an hour reeling in an absolute bruiser of a catfish."

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• Rhymes for bruiser

• Nearby Words

bruh
bruin
bruise
bruiser
bruising
brulee
brummie

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid-18th century as an informal term for a professional prizefighter, derived from the verb 'bruise' (from Old English 'brysan', meaning to crush or batter) and the agentive suffix '-er'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bruiser. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bruiser
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