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slugger

American  
[sluhg-er] / ˈslʌg ər /

noun

  1. a person who strikes hard, especially a boxer noted for the ability to deliver hard punches.

  2. Baseball. a player who frequently gets extra-base hits; a strong hitter.

slugger British  
/ ˈslʌɡə /

noun

  1. (esp in boxing, baseball, etc) a person who strikes hard

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of slugger

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80; slug 2 + -er 1

Vocabulary lists containing slugger

"Chicago" by Carl Sandburg

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The Venezuelans have a star-studded lineup that includes former MVP Ronald Acuña Jr., three-time batting champion Luis Arráez and 49-home-run slugger Eugenio Suárez.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge is captaining Team USA, which boasts a pitching staff that features reigning Cy Young winners Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Despite dealing with a fractured right hand and a calf strain last season with the Cubs, the left-handed slugger slashed .266/.377/.464 with 22 home runs and 73 RBIs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2026

Kyle Tucker, 29, OF, 4.5, 27.3: Although the market for the left-handed hitting slugger has been guarded, Tucker should still command the highest sticker price in this free-agent class.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2026

The slugger beside me waggled its eyestalks, the glassy marbles taking in a 360-degree view.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson

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