Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
slug
noun
/slʌɡ/
Definition
A slug is a slow-moving, soft-bodied mollusk that typically lacks a shell, resembling a snail without a shell.
Examples
- After the rain, a slimy slug crawled across the garden.
- He moved like a slug after staying up all night.
- The bullet was a hollow-point slug designed for maximum impact.
Meaning
In a broader context, ‘slug’ can also refer to a bullet or projectile, and in slang, it can mean a lazy or lethargic person.
Synonyms
- snail
- slugger
- languid one
- loafer
- sluggard
