bruiser
noun
[ ˈbruːzə ]
• a person who is tough and aggressive and enjoys a fight or argument.
• "thick-necked bruisers in shell suits"
Similar:
thug,
ruffian,
hoodlum,
bully boy,
bully,
bandit,
mugger,
gangster,
terrorist,
gunman,
murderer,
killer,
hitman,
assassin,
hooligan,
vandal,
Yardie,
tough,
hired gun,
rough,
bovver boy,
lager lout,
chav,
hoodie,
ned,
hood,
goon,
roughie,
hoon,
cut-throat,
desperado,
myrmidon,