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
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
Word origin
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.