Slug Definition
slug
noun
- a projectile that is fired from a gun
- 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
- a counterfeit coin
- an idle slothful person
- an amount of an alcoholic drink (usually liquor) that is poured or gulped; "he took a slug of hard liquor"
- a strip of type metal used for spacing
- any of various terrestrial gastropods having an elongated slimy body and no external shell
- (boxing) a blow with the fist; "I gave him a clout on his nose"
verb
- strike heavily, especially with the fist or a bat; "He slugged me so hard that I passed out"
- be idle; exist in a changeless situation; "The old man sat and stagnated on his porch"; "He slugged in bed all morning"
"Slug" in song lyrics
See how slug is used in real songs:
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"But that would mean a slug"
7L & Esoteric — Warning - Knife in Face -
"We live by the sword AND we die by the slug"
Aceyalone — The March -
"THERE I WAS, in between my freedom and a slug"
Aceyalone — Say
Words that rhyme with slug
Usage tips for "slug"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "slug" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for slug to find words that pair well.