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slugger

[ sluhg-er ]

noun

  1. a person who strikes hard, especially a boxer noted for the ability to deliver hard punches.
  2. Baseball. a player who frequently gets extra-base hits; a strong hitter.


slugger

/ ˈslʌɡə /

noun

  1. (esp in boxing, baseball, etc) a person who strikes hard


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Word History and Origins

Origin of slugger1

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80; slug 2 + -er 1

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Example Sentences

One thing that made the hitting streak easier for DiMaggio is that, unlike sluggers today, he hardly ever struck out.

Following some mishaps over the past two seasons, Wednesday’s incident revived talk that the young slugger might be best served in the role of designated hitter.

Nationals fans could get a look at new sluggers Josh Bell and Kyle Schwarber, and watch Jon Lester pitch two solid innings in his first start.

She takes a golf club, the country club equivalent of a Louisville slugger, and attacks his car.

Context: The Yankees slugger was speaking of his ex-wife, Marilyn Monroe.

Red Sox slugger David Ortiz clobbered the ball this October.

“It was named for Reggie Jackson”—the famed 1970s-era Yankee slugger.

Possibly he had gone a round or two with some second rate slugger some time in his life.

"Kennedy's ball," came the sharp cry of Slugger Jones, the umpire.

Even under those circumstances he began as if he meant to pass this dangerous slugger.

I accompanied the leader, a fellow called the "slugger," and reached the alley about eleven o'clock.

Leete, their chief slugger, was utterly bewildered by Joes offerings and struck out among the jeers of the Giant fans.

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