noun
slugger
SLUHG
Slugger (noun) means a boxer known for throwing powerful punches. Example: “The slugger wore down his opponent with relentless body shots.”
noun
1
A boxer known for throwing powerful punches.
"The slugger wore down his opponent with relentless body shots."
2
A baseball batter known for hitting the ball hard and far, especially for home runs.
"The team's star slugger hit three home runs in one game."
How to use slugger
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone, especially in boxing or baseball, known for hitting powerfully.
Common pairings
power slugger
home run slugger
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Word forms
- Plural
- sluggers
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Etymology
From "slug" (to hit hard) plus the agent suffix "-er" — literally "one who slugs."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for slugger
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What does “slugger” mean?
The word “slugger” means a boxer known for throwing powerful punches. In plain terms, someone, especially in boxing or baseball, known for hitting powerfully.
How do you pronounce “slugger”?
“Slugger” is pronounced SLUHG (/ˈslʌɡɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “slugger” in a sentence?
Here is “slugger” used in a sentence: “The slugger wore down his opponent with relentless body shots.”
What part of speech is “slugger”?
“Slugger” is a noun.
How many meanings does “slugger” have?
“Slugger” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a boxer known for throwing powerful punches.
