noun
slugger
SLUHG
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
Word Forms
sluggers plural
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Etymology
From "slug" (to hit hard) plus the agent suffix "-er" — literally "one who slugs."