slinger

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slinger^¹

/ˈslɪŋ.ə(ɹ)/ UK
/ˈslɪŋ.ɚ/ US

Rhymes with -ɪŋə(ɹ)

Where it comes from

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

noun slingers

Someone who, or something that, slings or uses a sling. drug slinger
A rope, belt, or bag (often with MOLLE design) that allows someone to sling tools, equipment, or supplies. gear slinger [such as a crossbody bag or a MOLLE sheath]
US 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.

Slinger^²

proper noun Slingers

A surname.
A village in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States.

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noun someone who slings or who uses a sling

Español	hondero
Português	fundeiro, fundibulário
Français	frondeur
Deutsch	Schleuderer
Italiano	fromboliere
Русский	пращник praščnik

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@misc{slinger_2026,
  title = {slinger},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/slinger},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}