Definition
bruisers
noun
- 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.