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
She is the ultimate bruiser, a prolific trash-talker and a notorious pest.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 16, 2026
John Prescott was an old-style political bruiser who played a vital role in the New Labour project.
From BBC ● Nov. 21, 2024
Mr. Prescott also had a reputation as a pugnacious political bruiser.
From New York Times ● Nov. 21, 2024
Inej turned to run, but her path was blocked by a huge bruiser, his blue velvet coat stretched tight across his big shoulders.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
