brawler
/'brɔ:lə/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A person who fights noisily or disruptively, especially in public: A "brawler" is someone who engages in rough, noisy, and often public physical fights or quarrels.
- A person who is habitually involved in fights: It describes an individual with a tendency or reputation for getting into brawls.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The police were called to break up the fight and arrested the main brawler.
- He gained a reputation as a brawler after several incidents at local bars.
- The historical figure was not just a statesman but also a notorious brawler in his youth.
Advanced Usage
- Legal/Descriptive Context: The term is often used in legal reports, news articles, or character descriptions to label someone known for violent public conduct.
- The court document described the defendant as a known brawler with a long record of disturbing the peace.
Variants and Related Words
- Brawl (noun/verb): The act of fighting noisily in a public place.
- A brawl broke out after the game. (Noun)
- The fans began to brawl in the stands. (Verb)
- Brawling (noun/gerund): The action or habit of engaging in brawls.
- He was charged with brawling and public intoxication.
Synonyms
- Fighter: A general term for someone who fights.
- Bruiser: A large, strong, aggressive person, often involved in fights.
- Rowdy: A person who behaves in a noisy and disruptive way.
Related Phrases
- Barroom brawler: A specific term for someone who frequently starts or gets into fights in bars or pubs.
- He was the classic barroom brawler, always looking for trouble on a Saturday night.
Noun
- a fighter (especially one who participates in brawls)