bruising /ˈbɹuːzɪŋ/adjective 2noun 2forms 3 adjective2 •That bruises. •Wearisome, arduous. noun2 •Bruises on a person's skin. •(slang) A violent physical attack on a person.You'd better shut up or you'll get a bruising. formsbruisings · more bruising · most bruising