Word Noun
slugger
n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈsɫəɡɝ/ UK /slˈʌɡɐ/ slug·ger UK spelling sluggers
Definition
n.a person who is very good at hitting a ball, especially in baseball or softball. It can also describe someone who eats a lot of food.
n.a person who is exceptionally skilled at hitting a ball with a bat. In a figurative sense, it refers to someone who consumes large quantities of food or drink.
Examples
“The team's slugger hit three home runs in one game.”
“After the long hike, the group returned to the campsite and the slugger ate three large sandwiches.”
“While the pitcher was dominant in the early innings, the team's slugger eventually broke the tie with a powerful shot to the outfield.”
Etymology
From slug + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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