bruiser
Example Sentences
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The stand-out villain of “The Furious,” a bald bruiser played by Orange County-born Brian Le, moves like an 8-bit video game brute, wobbling his ankles before he falls down and goes boom.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
The relatively new chief constable, Jon Boutcher, is a bruiser.
From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2026
She is the ultimate bruiser, a prolific trash-talker and a notorious pest.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 16, 2026
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
“What’s with those gloves he wears?” the bruiser asked.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
