slugger

/ˈslʌɡər/

Definitions

1. noun

A baseball player who bats in the cleanup position, typically a powerful hitter.

“The slugger hit a home run in the bottom of the ninth inning.”

2. noun

A person who eats a lot, especially in a slow and casual manner.

“He’s such a slugger, he eats an entire pizza by himself.”

Synonyms

  • cleanup hitter
  • heavy eater
  • power hitter

Antonyms

  • light eater
  • speed eater