Slugger

/ˈslʌɡər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who hits hard, especially in sports, particularly baseball.

The team's slugger hit three home runs in last night's game.

A person who is strong or aggressive in fighting or competition.

In the boxing ring, he's known as a slugger who can knock out opponents quickly.

A term used in baseball to refer to a player known for power hitting.

The young slugger is expected to lead the league in home runs this season.

A heavy or slow-moving slug.

On the farm, we found a slugger creeping along the damp ground after the rain.

The word 'slugger' derives from the word 'slug,' meaning to hit hard.

slugger in the batter's box

A reference to a batter noted for their powerful hitting.

slug

A heavy blow or hit, especially in boxing.

pugilist

A professional boxer.

A term for someone who is tough or resilient.

You have to be a real slugger to survive in that neighborhood.

Used to describe a person who is good at hitting in sports.

He's a real slugger on the field, always hitting home runs.