Slugging: meaning, definitions and examples

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slugging

 

[ หˆslษ™ษกษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

informal usage

Slugging refers to the act of striking or hitting something with force. In informal contexts, it can also refer to taking a heavy swing at something or making a great effort. Often seen in sports, it describes an impressive hit or action, particularly in baseball or boxing. The term may also carry connotations of laziness when used to describe someone who is loafing around without purpose.

Synonyms

hit, punch, smack, strike

Examples of usage

  • He was slugging the ball out of the park.
  • She spent the afternoon slugging it out in the gym.
  • The boxer was slugging hard during the final rounds.
Context #2 | Noun

sports action

In sports, slugging often refers to a powerful or forceful hit, particularly in baseball, where slugging percentage measures a player's power-hitting ability. It can also signify a player's ability to drive the ball for extra-base hits. The term captures the idea of offensive prowess and the capability to score runs effectively.

Synonyms

hitting, offensive play, power-hitting

Examples of usage

  • His slugging percentage was the highest in the league.
  • The team's slugging was key to their championship win.

Translations

Translations of the word "slugging" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น golpear

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เฅเคธเคชเฅˆเค  เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schlag

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyerang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒะดะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uderzanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒฉใƒƒใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท frapper

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ golpear

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vurmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒ€๊ฒฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุถุฑุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รบder

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบder

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰“ๅ‡ป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ udar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรถgg

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพา›า›ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ แƒขแƒงแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zษ™rbษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ golpear

Etymology

The term 'slugging' has its origins in the late 1800s, likely derived from the word 'slug', which means to hit or strike. 'Slug' itself can be traced back to an English dialect word meaning 'to strike or hit', which was prevalent in contexts referring to a heavy blow. As baseball grew in popularity during the late 19th century, the term morphed into a specific reference to power-hitting, focusing on the aggressive nature of a player's swings. Over time, 'slugging' became entrenched in the sports vernacular, especially in baseball statistics, indicating a player's ability to make impactful hits that result in runs and excitement. The term has since expanded to informal language, often implying any vigorous effort or strike in various contexts beyond sports.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,619 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.