English Explanatory Dictionary

slinger

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Someone who, or something that, slings or uses a sling.
  2. A rope, belt, or bag (often with MOLLE design) that allows someone to sling tools, equipment, or supplies.
  3. An American Midwest diner meal consisting of typically two eggs, hash browns, and a ground meat patty, all covered in chili con carne and topped with cheese and onions.
name
  1. A surname.

Pronunciation

/ˈslɪŋ.ə(ɹ)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-slinger.wav /ˈslɪŋ.ɚ/

Word forms

slinger slingers

Etymology

From Middle English slynger; equivalent to sling + -er.

Related words

carabiner

Derived words

gunslinger hashslinger hash slinger inkslinger ink slinger mudslinger purple-headed yogurt slinger webslinger

Translations

Catalan: foner Catalan: fonera Czech: vazač French: frondeur German: Schleuderer Ancient Greek: σφενδονήτης Italian: fromboliere Latin: fundibalarius Latin: funditor Persian: قلابسنگدار Polish: procarz Portuguese: fundeiro Portuguese: fundibulário Russian: пращник Spanish: hondero Turkish: sapancı
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