slugger
slugger · sluggers
A boxer who tends to deliver hard punchesA boxer who tends to deliver hard punches.
US/ˈslʌɡɚ/
» The slugger was easily put out.
Meaning
3 sensesA boxer who tends to deliver hard punches.
a boxer noted for an ability to deliver hard punches
A batter who has a high percentage of extra base hits.
That will bring up the slugger, Jones.
(informal)Buddy, dude, champ.
Good to see you, slugger!
Examples
2 sentencesThe slugger was easily put out.
The center fielder shifted his position for the slugger.
Origin
From slug + -er.From slug + -er.
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Forms
plural: sluggersSynonyms
3 synonymsWord family
2 related wordsRelatedslug
Derivedcircuit slugger