Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [sluhg]
- /slʌg/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [sluhg]
- /slʌg/
Definitions of slugging word
- noun slugging a hard blow or hit, especially with a fist or baseball bat. 1
- verb with object slugging to strike heavily; hit hard, especially with the fist. 1
- verb with object slugging to hit or drive (a baseball) very hard or a great distance. 1
- verb without object slugging to hit or be capable of hitting hard. 1
- verb without object slugging to trudge, fight, or push onward, as against obstacles or through mud or snow: The infantry slugged up the hill and dug in. 1
- idioms slugging slug it out, to fight, especially with fists, until a decisive victory has been achieved. to succeed or survive by constant and intense struggle. 1
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Origin of slugging
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English slugge sluggard < Scandinavian; compare Norwegian (dial.) sluggje heavy, slow person
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Parts of speech for Slugging
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slugging popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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