Definition

1. Noun:
   • A large, strong, and heavily built person: A "strapper" refers to an individual, typically a man, who is exceptionally robust, muscular, and physically imposing.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The new security guard was a real strapper, towering over everyone else.
  • In the old tales, the blacksmith was always described as a strapper of a man.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in a descriptive, somewhat informal context to emphasize physical size and strength. It can imply a person who looks capable of hard physical labor or intimidation.

Variants and Related Words

• Strap (verb): While the core meaning is to fasten or secure with a strap, it is etymologically related but not a direct variant in the sense of physical strength.
• Strapping (adjective): This is the more common related form, meaning large, strong, and healthy in appearance (e.g., ).

Synonyms

• Bruiser: A tough, strong man, often one who fights.
• Heavyweight: A person of great weight, influence, or strength.
• Hulk: A large, clumsy, or physically imposing person.
• Bull: Used figuratively for a strong, powerful man.

Antonyms

• Weakling: A person who is physically weak.
• Lightweight: A person of little weight, importance, or strength.

Notes

• The term "strapper" is less common in modern everyday speech than its adjective form "strapping." It carries a connotation of traditional, raw physical power.

Noun

1. a large and strong and heavyset man
   • he was a bull of a man
   • a thick-skinned bruiser ready to give as good as he got