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slugger

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈsɫəɡɝ// UK //slˈʌɡɐ// slug·ger

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.


SIMPLE

The team's slugger hit three home runs in one game.

CONTEXTUAL

After the long hike, the group returned to the campsite and the slugger ate three large sandwiches.

COMPLEX

While the pitcher was dominant in the early innings, the team's slugger eventually broke the tie with a powerful shot to the outfield.

Synonyms
Origin

From slug + -er.

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