bruiser vs hoodlum

bruiser

noun
  • A tall, strong, heavily built person, usually a man, especially one prone to physical violence; a strong and tough person. 

  • 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 machine for bruising oats. 

  • A person who enjoys arguing with others. 

  • A professional boxer. 

hoodlum

noun
  • A gangster; a hired thug. 

  • A rough or violent youth. 

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