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Definition slugfest in American English

slugfest noun

[countable] noun
/ˈslʌɡˌfest/
1

an occasion or competition in which you have to compete or fight very hard in order to win

Synonyms and related words
arms race competition contest
2

in baseball and boxing, a hard contest between opponents who are evenly matched

Example

The Seahawks are currently playing at Soldier Field in Chicago in a game that promises to be a slugfest.

3

a long and hard contest between two equal opponents in which an easy victory is impossible

Example

The dramatic angle is that the companies are gearing up for what could be a slugfest.

Definition slugfest in American English