slugger

noun — 3 senses

slugger

noun

US /ˈslʌɡɚ/

Etymology From slug + -er.

1

Boxing, Government, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Martial arts, Military, Politics, Sports, War A boxer who tends to deliver hard punches.

2

Ball games, Baseball, Games, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports A batter who has a high percentage of extra base hits.

That will bring up the slugger, Jones.

3

Informal Buddy, dude, champ.

Good to see you, slugger!

Derived terms: circuit slugger

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