Slugger
noun
A strong, forceful sports player who is very good at hitting the ball.
The baseball team's best slugger has the highest batting average.
Often appears as...
- baseball slugger
- top slugger
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Sports
noun
A person who hits hard or with heavy blows mostly in fights or arguments.
He's known as a bit of a slugger, so avoid provoking him.
Often appears as...
- street slugger
- tough slugger
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Colloquial
noun
A strong, forceful sports player who is very good at hitting the ball.
The baseball team's best slugger has the highest batting average.
Often appears as...
- baseball slugger
- top slugger
Usage tips
Sports
noun
A person who hits hard or with heavy blows mostly in fights or arguments.
He's known as a bit of a slugger, so avoid provoking him.
Often appears as...
- street slugger
- tough slugger
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Sports Specific
Used mainly in sports like baseball to describe a player's hitting prowess.
During the playoffs, the young slugger really shone with every swing.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
Implies a strong and skillful athlete, often admired in the sport.
The rookie slugger is quickly becoming a fan favorite for his power hits.
Pro Tip 3/3Media Usage
Frequently used in sports commentary and news when discussing exceptional players.
Last night's game featured a match-up between the league's top sluggers.
Pro Tip 1/3Sports Specific
Used mainly in sports like baseball to describe a player's hitting prowess.
During the playoffs, the young slugger really shone with every swing.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
Implies a strong and skillful athlete, often admired in the sport.
The rookie slugger is quickly becoming a fan favorite for his power hits.
Pro Tip 3/3Media Usage
Frequently used in sports commentary and news when discussing exceptional players.
Last night's game featured a match-up between the league's top sluggers.
Pro Tip 1/3Sports Specific
Used mainly in sports like baseball to describe a player's hitting prowess.
During the playoffs, the young slugger really shone with every swing.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
Implies a strong and skillful athlete, often admired in the sport.
The rookie slugger is quickly becoming a fan favorite for his power hits.
Pro Tip 3/3Media Usage
Frequently used in sports commentary and news when discussing exceptional players.
Last night's game featured a match-up between the league's top sluggers.
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Quote examples
Joey Votto
Canadian Baseball Player
I think we're in a new era of baseball where it's not OK to have a lumbering slugger in the corner of the outfield not catching the ball, and not taking the extra base.
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J. D. Martinez
American Athlete
I believe that you're a hitter first and you're a slugger second type deal.
Quote examples
Joey Votto
Canadian Baseball Player
I think we're in a new era of baseball where it's not OK to have a lumbering slugger in the corner of the outfield not catching the ball, and not taking the extra base.
Quote examples
J. D. Martinez
American Athlete
I believe that you're a hitter first and you're a slugger second type deal.
Example 1 of 2
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