Etymology
Origin of bopper
Example Sentences
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In 2002, Baker’s San Francisco Giants and big bopper Barry Bonds entered Game 6 against the Anaheim Angels up by the same margin.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 4, 2022
In a down year for the Twins, the big bopper at Target Field is sure to be a trade target.
From Fox News • Jul. 14, 2021
If the Nats do their offseason job, with Turner in front of him and a new bopper to protect him, that’s not going to stop.
From Washington Post • Sep. 25, 2020
“To be honest, it’s not like the scores are lower than they used to be or they’re any different,” said Dustin Johnson, another big bopper.
From Golf Digest • Feb. 10, 2020
Miami’s big bopper has hit 159 homers since 2011, most in NL, according to STATS, and that’s despite missing 202 games.
From Washington Times • Apr. 1, 2016
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