Definition

A player in cricket who tries to score runs quickly by hitting the ball aggressively.

Example

The slogger hit the ball out of the park, earning his team crucial runs.

Conversation

Did you see the match yesterday?

Yes, that new player is such a slogger!

I know, right? He hits every ball like he’s trying to break it!

Exactly! It makes the game so much more exciting to watch.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Slogger → The word 'slogger' originates from the verb 'slog', which is of uncertain origin but is believed to be derived from the dialectal English 'slog' meaning to work hard or to toil. The suffix '-er' indicates a person who performs the action. Therefore, a 'slogger' is a person who works hard or toils.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'toiling hard' — that's what a 'slogger' does, as they are a person who works diligently.

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