noun
slugfest
Slugfest (noun) means a baseball match with a high score, particularly through home runs.
noun
1
A baseball match with a high score, particularly through home runs.
"The game turned into a 15-9 slugfest."
2
A fight or match involving hard blows being traded.
"The championship bout was a slugfest; both boxers were bloodied."
3
A difficult, fiercely fought contest of any kind.
"Lakers win slugfest over Clippers"
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Etymology
Originally a US term, formed from slug (“to hit very hard”) and -fest.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of slugfest?
"slugfest" (noun) means a baseball match with a high score, particularly through home runs.
What is another word for slugfest?
Other words for "slugfest" include fisticuffs, fistfight.
What are the different meanings of slugfest?
"slugfest" has 3 main meanings: 1. A baseball match with a high score, particularly through home runs; 2. A fight or match involving hard blows being traded; 3. A difficult, fiercely fought contest of any kind.
