1. large, strong people who are tough or aggressive, especially in fighting
Usage: informal; plural of bruiser

Examples

• The two bruisers squared off in the boxing ring.
• The nightclub hired a couple of bruisers as bouncers.
• Those bruisers on the football team intimidated their opponents.
• The gang was known for sending their bruisers to collect debts.
• Despite their reputation as bruisers, they were surprisingly gentle with children.
• The coach recruited several bruisers to strengthen the team’s defense.