Brawler: meaning, definitions and examples

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brawler

[ ˈbrɔːlər ]

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video games

A brawler is a type of video game where the player controls a character who fights against multiple opponents in hand-to-hand combat.

Synonyms

beat 'em up, beat 'em up game, fighting game

Examples of usage

Streets of Rage is a classic brawler game.
In this brawler, you can choose different characters with unique abilities.

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slang

In slang, a brawler refers to a person who frequently gets into physical fights or altercations.

Synonyms

fighter, pugilist, scrapper

Examples of usage

He's known as a brawler because he's always getting into fights.
The brawler was kicked out of the bar for starting a fight.

Translations

Translations of the word "brawler" in other languages:

🇵🇹 brigão

🇮🇳 लड़ाका

🇩🇪 Schläger

🇮🇩 petarung

🇺🇦 бійка

🇵🇱 zawadiaka

🇯🇵 喧嘩屋

🇫🇷 bagarreur

🇪🇸 matón

🇹🇷 kavga eden

🇰🇷 싸움꾼

🇸🇦 مشاكس

🇨🇿 rváč

🇸🇰 bitkár

🇨🇳 打架者

🇸🇮 prepirljivec

🇮🇸 slagari

🇰🇿 төбелескіш

🇬🇪 მებრძოლი

🇦🇿 döyüşçü

🇲🇽 peleador

Word origin

The term 'brawler' originated in the late 16th century, derived from the word 'brawl' which means a noisy quarrel or fight. Over time, it has evolved to have different meanings in various contexts, including video games and slang referring to a fighter or someone who engages in physical altercations.