slugger

Cleanup batter type

A slugger is someone who hits hard—originally a boxer known for powerful punches, now most often a baseball player who hits for power rather than average.

The term emphasizes brute force over finesse: He's not fast, but he's a slugger who can clear the fences.

Informally, a slugger is anyone who fights or competes aggressively.

baseball

batter

Uncooked cake mixture

swing · homer · home run · grand slam · dinger · long ball · blast · bat · lineup · dugout

boxing

boxer

Combat sport competitor

brawler · knockout · haymaker · contender · fighter · sparring · ring · gloves · jab · hook

endearment

champ

Informal word for winner

  • sportCompetitive physical activity
  • buddyInformal term for companion
  • palClose trusted companion

kiddo · tiger · ace · hotshot · superstar · MVP · all-star · hero · go-getter · winner

power

muscle

Contractile body tissue

might · vigor · intensity · impact · potency · prowess · clout · wallop · smash · crushing

Categories
Opposites
batting approach

sluggerbunter

Player using light contact

contact hitter · leadoff hitter · Punch and Judy · speedster

physical aggression/fighting style

sluggercounterpuncher

One who retaliates strategically

pacifist · boxer · pushover · weakling · punching bag

offensive output

sluggerdefensive specialist

Player focused on digging

Phrases
Family

sluggish, slugged, sluggard, slugging, sluggardly, sluggers

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G