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slugger

[ sluhg-er ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

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

slugger

/ ˈ��ʌɡə /

noun

(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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Unlike so many other highlight stretches since his arrival in Los Angeles, the $700-million slugger looked incapable of turning the tide.

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The Dodgers slugger and reigning National League MVP was placed on the paternity list, the team announced, in anticipation of the birth of his first child this weekend.

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And so far this season, the slugger has been playing like it, starting 2025 almost exactly where he left off in 2024.

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The 35-year-old slugger, of course, has long operated beneath the spotlight of celebrity.

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The outfield is full of veteran sluggers and utility players.

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