Slugged: meaning, definitions and examples

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slugged

 

[ slสŒษกd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical action

To 'slug' means to hit someone with a heavy blow. It can also refer to the act of striking or delivering a blow to something in a forceful manner. This term is often used in informal contexts, particularly in discussions of fights or violent encounters. Another meaning relates to the act of installing or fitting a slug in a gun.

Synonyms

hit, punch, strike

Examples of usage

  • He slugged his opponent during the match.
  • The boxer slugged his way to victory.
  • With a powerful swing, she slugged the baseball out of the park.
Context #2 | Verb

sluggishness

In another context, 'slugged' can describe a feeling of moving slowly or lacking energy. It refers to a state of being lethargic or inactive, often due to fatigue or boredom. This usage is more commonly found in casual conversation.

Synonyms

dawdled, loafed, sluggish

Examples of usage

  • I slugged around the house all day.
  • After a long week, I felt slugged and just wanted to relax.
  • He slugged through his chores before the weekend.

Translations

Translations of the word "slugged" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น deslizado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเฅเคตเคธเฅเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช geschlagen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dihantam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒะดะฐั€ะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uderzony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‰“ใŸใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท frappรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ golpeado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vurulmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งž์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุถุฑูˆุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ udeล™enรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ udretรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ขซๅ‡ปไธญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ udaren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ slรกtraรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพา›า›ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ แƒขแƒงแƒ›แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vurulmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ golpeado

Etymology

The term 'slug' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old Norse word 'slugga,' which means 'to strike' or 'hit.' The use of 'slug' as a verb for hitting someone dates back to the 19th century and was popularized in various forms of English slang. The connotation of delivering a punch became prevalent in boxing and street fighting contexts, where the term is often associated with a forceful blow. Additionally, in the 20th century, the concept of 'slugging' also emerged in everyday language, referring to lethargy and lack of energy, possibly connected to how a slug moves slowly. Over time, the word has evolved and diversified in its meanings, but retains an element of physicality in its usage today.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,285 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.