bruiser
word
Definition
A bruiser is a large, strong person who looks tough and is often aggressive, usually used for men who are known for fighting or physical strength.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal, sometimes humorous or admiring. Commonly used for boxers, wrestlers, or street fighters. Can imply both physical size and an intimidating presence, but not always negative.
Spanish: matón - fortachónPortuguese (BR): brigão - brutamontesPortuguese (PT): brutamontes - valentãoChinese (Simplified): 彪形大汉 - 粗暴的人Chinese (Traditional): 彪形大漢 - 粗暴的人Hindi: गुंडा - पहलवानArabic: فتوة - شخص قوي البنيةBengali: গুন্ডা - ডাকাবুকো (শারীরিকভাবে শক্তিশালী ব্যক্তি)Russian: здоровань - крепыш - амбалJapanese: ごつい人 - 怪力男Vietnamese: đô vật - kẻ to xác (hùng hổ)Korean: 덩치 큰 사람 - 힘센 사람Turkish: kabadayı - iri yarı adamUrdu: گتکا بدن شخص - پہلوان نما آدمیIndonesian: bertubuh kekar - jagoan
Example Sentences
He looks like a real bruiser with those big muscles.
basic
The team sent in their biggest bruiser for the fight.
basic
Everyone was afraid of the bruiser at school.
basic
Don’t mess with him—he’s a real bruiser in the ring.
natural
She might not look like a bruiser, but she can hold her own.
natural
Their new security guard is an absolute bruiser, so there haven’t been any problems since he started.
natural