slug

/slʌg/
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slug

A gardener carefully picks a slug off a lettuce leaf.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A terrestrial mollusk: A small, soft-bodied animal, typically having no shell or a very small one, that moves slowly and leaves a slimy trail.
    • A heavy blow: A hard hit, especially with a closed fist.
    • A unit of mass: In physics, a unit of mass equal to approximately 14.59 kilograms, defined as the mass accelerated at 1 foot per second squared by a force of 1 pound.
    • A single shot or bullet: A solid projectile fired from a firearm.
    • A quantity of liquid: A single, large gulp or drink of something, especially alcohol.
    • A metal strip: A piece of type metal used for spacing in printing.
    • A lazy person: (Informal) A person who is idle or slow-moving.
    • A counterfeit coin: A fake metal disk used as money.

  2. Verb:

    • To strike heavily: To hit someone or something very hard, especially with the fist.
    • To be idle: To be lazy or inactive; to stagnate.
Examples

  • Noun:

    • I found a slug eating my lettuce in the garden. (referring to the mollusk)
    • He was knocked out by a powerful slug to the jaw. (referring to a punch)
    • He took a slug of whiskey straight from the bottle. (referring to a drink)

  • Verb:

    • The boxer slugged his opponent in the ribs.
    • He just slugged around the house all weekend, doing nothing.
Advanced Usage
  • "slug it out": To fight or compete fiercely until a winner is decided.
    • The two companies are slugging it out for market dominance.
Variants and Related Words
  • Sluggish (adj): Slow-moving or inactive.
    • I feel very sluggish on Monday mornings.
  • Slugger (n): A person who hits hard, especially in baseball or boxing.
  • Slugfest (n): A fierce fight or contest with many heavy blows.
Synonyms
  • Noun (mollusk): Snail (though snails have shells).
  • Noun (blow): Punch, hit, smack.
  • Verb (to hit): Punch, smash, wallop.
  • Verb (to be idle): Laze, loaf, stagnate.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Slug away (at something): To work persistently and hard at a difficult task.
    • She's been slugging away at her thesis for months.
Related Idioms
  • A slug of [something]: A large mouthful or drink of a liquid.
    • He poured himself a slug of brandy to calm his nerves.
slug

A gardener carefully picks a slug off a lettuce leaf.

Noun
  1. (boxing) a blow with the fist
    • I gave him a clout on his nose
  2. any of various terrestrial gastropods having an elongated slimy body and no external shell
  3. a strip of type metal used for spacing
  4. an amount of an alcoholic drink (usually liquor) that is poured or gulped
    • he took a slug of hard liquor
  5. an idle slothful person
  6. a counterfeit coin
  7. a unit of mass equal to the mass that accelerates at 1 foot/sec/sec when acted upon by a force of 1 pound; approximately 14.5939 kilograms
  8. a projectile that is fired from a gun
Verb
  1. be idle; exist in a changeless situation
    • The old man sat and stagnated on his porch
    • He slugged in bed all morning
  2. strike heavily, especially with the fist or a bat
    • He slugged me so hard that I passed out

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