slugger en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈslʌɡɚ/ (General-American)
- (US) audio
Etymology
From slug + -er.
Meanings
- A boxer who tends to deliver hard punches.
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A batter who has a high percentage of extra base hits.
That will bring up the slugger, Jones.
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(informal) Buddy, dude, champ.
Good to see you, slugger!
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sluggers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |