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

A boxer known for throwing powerful punches.

"The slugger wore down his opponent with relentless body shots."

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 notes

In plain EnglishSomeone, especially in boxing or baseball, known for hitting powerfully.

Common pairings

power slugger home run slugger

Word forms

sluggers plural

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Etymology

From "slug" (to hit hard) plus the agent suffix "-er" — literally "one who slugs."

Synonyms

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batter hitter batsman slogger

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Rhymes for slugger

bugger mugger hugger chugger

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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