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Meaning of slug
A slug is a type of gastropod mollusk that typically has a soft, slimy body and no external shell.
Etymology of slug
The word "slug" originated in the 15th century, from the Old English word "slūg" or "slūh", which referred to a type of mollusk
The word is also related to the Middle English word "slūgen", which meant "to strike" or "to hit", possibly due to the idea of the slug's slimy trail being similar to a strike or a hit
The word has been used in various contexts, including biology, firearms, and informal language, to refer to different types of slugs or slug-like objects
Synonyms
Definitions
- A type of gastropod mollusk that has a soft, slimy body and no external shell, typically found in damp or moist environments
- A person who is lazy or sluggish, or a person who is considered to be a nuisance or a pest
- A small amount of something, especially a liquid, that is poured or measured out
- A metal projectile, typically made of lead, that is shot from a gun
Usage Examples
- The gardener found a slug eating away at her favorite plant
- He was feeling like a slug, too lazy to get out of bed
- The bartender poured a slug of whiskey into the glass
- The hunter loaded his gun with a slug to hunt deer