slugfest

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Definition of slugfest in English English dictionary

A boxing match or fight marked by a heavy exchange of blows

The championship bout was a slugfest; both fighters were bloodied.

A baseball game in which many runs are scored, especially by home runs

The game turned into a 15-9 slugfest.

a situation in which people are arguing or fighting in a rude or angry way

{i} heated fight in which there are many physical blows; game in which a lot of good hits are made (Baseball Slang)

a fight with bare fists

Hyphenation

slug·fest

Turkish pronunciation

slʌgfest

Synonyms

altercation, argument, battle, battle royal, bout, brawl, clash, conflict, dispute, dogfight, donnybrook, engagement, feud, fisticuffs, fracas

Pronunciation

/ˈsləgˌfest/ /ˈslʌɡˌfɛst/