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bruiser(noun, bad, temper, brave, bull)
9
tiger(noun, bad, temper, brave, bull)
8
renegade(noun, bad, temper, brave, bull)
8
ruffian(noun, bad, temper, brave, bull)
7
bullyboy(noun, bad, temper, brave, bull)
7
roughneck(noun, bad, temper, brave, bull)
7
thug(noun, bad, temper, brave, bull)
7
tough(noun, bad, temper, brave, bull)
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fighter(noun, bad, temper, brave, bull)
4
badass
4
plug-ugly
3
gorilla
2
dragon
2
bully
2
demon
2
gangster
2
goon(noun, ruffian)
2
hood
2
hoodlum
2
stalwart
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