English Explanatory Dictionary

brute for punishment

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who endures, or who can endure, a great deal of pain, hardship, or other adversity.

Word forms

brute for punishment brutes for punishment

Synonyms

glutton for punishment

Related words

tough guy
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