slug

Pronunciation

• enPR: slŭg, IPA ^(key): /slʌɡ/

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Noun

Singular slug

Plural slugs

A brown slug on a piece of bark.

1. (countable) A slug is a small slow-moving creature that has a long soft body and no legs
2. (countable) A slug is a slow, lazy person (also known as a sluggard).
   • Synonym: inactive
   • Antonyms: fast, efficient and productive

Related words

• sluggish