slogger
- noun
- /ˈslɔɡər/
- Jargon
- Although he lacked finesse, the slogger's power made him a dangerous opponent.
Examples
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The young slogger stunned the crowd with a brutal left hook in the second round.
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In the heavyweight division, a skilled slogger can end a match with a single punch.
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He is a tough slogger in the ring.
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Many fans admire a good slogger like Mike Tyson.
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In the boxing ring, the slogger delivered devastating punches that left his opponent reeling.
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Fans loved to watch the slogger land powerful blows, showcasing his strength over speed.
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The veteran slogger relied on his heavy punches to win fights, rather than fancy footwork.
Synonyms
A person who fights using their fists in a sport with rules
A large strong man who looks tough and ready to fight
A boxer who fights for money
A person who hits people with their fist, often in boxing
A boxer who uses very hard punches to try to knock opponents out
A person who fights with their fists, often as a professional boxer
A fighter who hits opponents very hard, often a boxer
A person who hits with great force
A person who is very strong and tough, like a boxer or a team defender
A person who fights with fists, like a boxer
Antonyms
How Powerful
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Slogger comes from the verb slog, which can also mean 'to hit' with force. So a slogger in boxing is a fighter who uses powerful, heavy punches rather than speed or fancy technique.