1. a person who frequently engages in rough or noisy fights

Examples

• The tavern owner banned the notorious brawler from his establishment.
• Despite his reputation as a brawler, he was surprisingly gentle with children.
• The hockey player was known more as a brawler than a skilled athlete.
• She avoided the local brawler who always started trouble at parties.
• The old brawler had scars from countless street fights.
• Security quickly removed the brawler before he could cause more damage.