slugger

[sluhg-er] /ˈslʌg ər/

noun

a person who strikes hard, especially a boxer noted for the ability to deliver hard punches.

Baseball. a player who frequently gets extra-base hits; a strong hitter.

Origin

1875-80, Americanism; slug² + -er¹

British Dictionary definitions for slugger

/ˈslʌɡə/

noun

(esp in boxing, baseball, etc) a person who strikes hard

Word Origin and History for slugger

1877, originally in baseball, agent noun from slug (v.). Meaning "one who hits with the fists" is from 1883.

Slang definitions & phrases for slugger

noun

A consistent long-ball hitter: He's no slugger, he likes to place his hits (1883+ Baseball)
A boxer more notable for hard hitting than for artistic finesse (1877+)

Related Terms

circuit slugger