Associations to the word «Bruiser»

Wiktionary

BRUISER, noun. (sports): In contact sports, an athlete whose size, strength, and/or aggressiveness make it likely that he will cause athletes on the opposing team to suffer physical punishment.
BRUISER, noun. By extension, a tall, strong, heavily built man, especially one prone to physical violence.
BRUISER, noun. A thug.

Dictionary definition

BRUISER, noun. A large and strong and heavyset man; "he was a bull of a man"; "a thick-skinned bruiser ready to give as good as he got".

Wise words

When you have spoken the word, it reigns over you. When it is unspoken you reign over it.
Arabian Proverb