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hitter

hit·ter

UK/ˈhɪtə(ɹ)/ US/ˈhɪtɚ/ uncommon slang

noun

1.
2.

someone who hits

  • “a hard hitter”
  • “a fine striker of the ball”
  • “blacksmiths are good hitters”
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Origin

From hit + -er (agent noun suffix) or -er (measurement suffix).

Phrases

  • banjo hitter
  • big hitter
  • cleanup hitter
  • contact hitter
  • designated hitter
  • heavy hitter
  • leadoff hitter
  • pinch hitter

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