Meaning of the word bruiser in English

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bruiser

US /ˈbruː.zɚ/
UK /ˈbruː.zər/

Noun

a large, strong person who is often involved in fighting

Example:
He was a big, tough bruiser who worked as a bouncer.
The boxer was a real bruiser in the ring.