bruiser

Adjective modifier

• big: Reputed to be the largest lava lamp in the world this big bruiser of a lava lamp stands at over 2ft tall.
• old: At Prime Ministerâs Questions yesterday, Tony Blair and Michael Howard were like two old bruisers on a farewell tour.
• real: However, it is a long hard slog in League 2 and there are some real bruisers to be found.
• political: Blunkett is a political bruiser, the Ken Clarke of NL.
• little: Despite looking like a little bruiser, he's incredibly needy, pathetically grateful for any kindness or attention shown him.
• ultimate: Yet these where the ultimate sports bruisers of their day.