bruiser

English

noun
Definitions
  • (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.
  • (by extension) a tall, strong, heavily built man, especially one prone to physical violence; a thug.
  • A machine for bruising oats.

Etymology

Suffix from English bruise.

Origin

English

bruise

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