Bruiser (noun)

A heavily built and strong person, especially one who is skilled in fighting.

Origin:

Bruiser is from the old english word "brysan" meaning to crush or to break, it is used to describe a person who is heavily built and strong, especially one who is skilled in fighting.

Examples:

1. He was a great football player, but he was also a bit of a bruiser.
2. The bruiser was intimidating, but he had a heart of gold.
3. He was a professional wrestler, known as the bruiser.
4. He was a tough guy, a real bruiser.
5. The bruiser was a formidable opponent in the ring.