slugger
pronunciation
How to pronounce slugger in British English:
UK ['slʌɡə(r)]
How to pronounce slugger in American English:
US ['slʌɡər]
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- Noun:
- (baseball) a ballplayer who is batting
- a boxer noted for an ability to deliver hard punches
Word Origin
- slugger (n.)
- 1877, originally in baseball, agent noun from slug (v.). Meaning "one who hits with the fists" is from 1883.
Example
- 1. That athlete is a real slugger .
- 2. The san francisco giants slugger smacked his 754th home run friday night .
- 3. The yankees slugger was approached by a group of reporters after wednesday 's game for an update on his injury .
- 4. That is a real slugger .
- 5. Ruth 's slugging thrilled the crowds , broadened baseball 's appeal and filled the stands , but for mcgraw he was a mere slugger , " the big baboon " or " the big ape " .