Slugfest
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Slugfest is a noun meaning (baseball, slang) A baseball game in which many runs are scored, especially by home runs.
Meaning
(baseball, slang) A baseball game in which many runs are scored, especially by home runs.
More Meanings
- (sports, slang) A game or match in which heavy blows are exchanged.
- (sports or figurative, slang) A tough, heated contest.
Example Sentences
Lakers win slugfest over Clippers
The game turned into a 15-9 slugfest.
The championship bout was a slugfest; both boxers were bloodied.
There isn’t much reason to be optimistic about thoughtful dialogue in this general election. Both sides are girded for a negative, no-holds-barred slugfest.
Word Forms
- slugfests
Synonyms for slugfest
Depending on context, synonyms include fisticuffs, fistfight.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fistfight, fisticuffs, basebrawl, smallball, split, four-bagger.
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