1. a large, strong person, especially one who is aggressive or intimidating
Usage: informal
2. a professional boxer, especially a heavyweight
Usage: informal; boxing

Examples

• The bouncer was a real bruiser who could handle any troublemaker.
• Despite his reputation as a bruiser, he was surprisingly gentle with children.
• The heavyweight bruiser dominated the ring for three rounds.
• She hired a bruiser to intimidate her business rivals.
• The old bruiser had scars from countless boxing matches.
• Don’t let his size fool you – that bruiser is actually quite friendly.
• The bruiser cracked his knuckles menacingly.