bruiser

Meaning

Noun

• In contact sports, an athlete whose size, strength, and/or aggressiveness make it likely that they will cause athletes on the opposing team to suffer physical punishment.
• a tall, strong, heavily built person, usually a man, especially one prone to physical violence; a strong and tough person; a thug.
• A machine for bruising oats.
• A person who enjoys arguing with others.
• A professional boxer.

Origin

• bruise + -er