Slugger: meaning, definitions and examples
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slugger
[ ˈslʌɡər ]
baseball player
A slugger is a baseball player who hits the ball with great power, typically hitting many home runs.
Synonyms
basher, home run hitter, power hitter.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| slugger |
Used to describe a baseball player known for hitting many home runs. It can be used positively to praise someone's power-hitting abilities.
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| power hitter |
Describes a player known not only for home runs but for hitting the ball with significant power in general. It's often used in a sports commentary context.
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| home run hitter |
Specifically refers to a player proficient in hitting home runs. It's a descriptive phrase rather than a single word and is used factually.
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| basher |
Often used informally and colloquially to refer to a player who hits the ball with great force. It might carry a slightly aggressive tone.
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Examples of usage
- He's known as a slugger because of his ability to hit home runs.
- The team is hoping to sign a new slugger for the upcoming season.
Translations
Translations of the word "slugger" in other languages:
🇵🇹 rebatedor
🇮🇳 स्लगर
🇩🇪 Schläger
🇮🇩 pemukul
🇺🇦 ударник
🇵🇱 pałkarz
🇯🇵 スラッガー
🇫🇷 frappeur
🇪🇸 bateador
🇹🇷 vuruşçu
🇰🇷 강타자
🇸🇦 ضارب
🇨🇿 pálkař
🇸🇰 pálkar
🇨🇳 重击手
🇸🇮 udarni igralec
🇮🇸 höggvari
🇰🇿 соққышы
🇬🇪 დარტყმის მოთამაშე
🇦🇿 zərbəçi
🇲🇽 bateador
Etymology
The term 'slugger' originated in baseball to describe a player known for hitting the ball with power. The word 'slugger' is derived from the verb 'to slug', which means to hit with force. Over time, the term became popular in sports to describe a player with exceptional hitting ability.