bruiser
bruiser — noun
- bruisersingular
- bruisersplural
1. an informal word for a man who is large, very strong, and tends to behave in a r
an informal word for a man who is large, very strong, and tends to behave in a rough or threatening way
People called Tunde a bruiser for his size, but he was actually very gentle.
contrast between appearance and real nature
Two bruisers in leather jackets stood outside the bar, blocking the entrance.
The security guard was a tall bruiser with a shaved head and a calm voice.
Even the school bully backed down when he saw Mathieu's older brother, a known bruiser.
Eitan earned a reputation at work as a bruiser who could lift twice his weight.
- tough guy
focuses more on a person's attitude or reputation than on body size
- brawler
specifically describes someone who likes to fight, not just looks strong
- heavyweight
can describe someone very large; also a literal boxing weight class
用法筆記
Informal word. Usually describes a man and often suggests a rough or intimidating manner in addition to physical size. Can be used in a neutral way (simply describing someone big) or a mildly negative one (implying aggression).