noun
slugging
Slugging (noun) means the act of hitting something or someone hard, especially repeatedly. Example: “After a night of slugging in the ring, both boxers looked exhausted.”
noun
1
The act of hitting something or someone hard, especially repeatedly.
"After a night of slugging in the ring, both boxers looked exhausted."
2
In baseball, the practice or skill of hitting the ball hard for extra bases.
"His slugging improved dramatically after he changed his batting stance."
How to use slugging
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHard hitting — whether with fists or a baseball bat.
Common pairings
slugging percentage
slugging it out
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Word forms
- Plural
- sluggings
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After a night of _____ in the ring, both boxers looked exhausted.
Rhymes for slugging
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What does “slugging” mean?
The word “slugging” means the act of hitting something or someone hard, especially repeatedly. In plain terms, hard hitting — whether with fists or a baseball bat.
How do you use “slugging” in a sentence?
Here is “slugging” used in a sentence: “After a night of slugging in the ring, both boxers looked exhausted.”
What part of speech is “slugging”?
“Slugging” is a noun.
How many meanings does “slugging” have?
“Slugging” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of hitting something or someone hard, especially repeatedly.
