Bruiser

Pronunciation: /ˈbruːzər/

Definitions of bruiser

noun a person or animal that is physically strong and aggressive, often involved in fighting or violence

Example Sentences

A1 He is a big bruiser who plays rugby.

A2 The bruiser in the bar started a fight.

B1 The football team needed a bruiser to protect the quarterback.

B2 The bruiser on the hockey team was known for his aggressive style of play.

C1 The bruiser in the boxing ring was undefeated for years.

C2 The heavyweight champion was known as a fearsome bruiser in the ring.

Examples of bruiser in a Sentence

formal The bruiser was known for his aggressive playing style on the football field.

informal Watch out for that bruiser, he's a tough guy to beat in a fight.

slang I heard that new guy is a real bruiser, so be careful around him.

figurative Her words were like a bruiser, leaving a lasting impact on everyone in the room.

Grammatical Forms of bruiser

• past tense: bruised
• plural: bruisers
• comparative: more bruising
• superlative: most bruising
• present tense: bruises
• future tense: will bruise
• perfect tense: has bruised
• continuous tense: is bruising
• singular: bruiser
• positive degree: bruising
• infinitive: bruise
• gerund: bruising
• participle: bruised

Origin and Evolution of bruiser

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'bruiser' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'brysan' meaning to crush or bruise.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who physically crushes or bruises others, the term 'bruiser' has evolved to also refer to someone who is tough, strong, or intimidating in appearance or personality.