rugger Meaning & Definition
/ˈɹʌɡə/
What Does Rugger Mean?
Rugger is used as a noun meaning rugby. It is also used to mean rugby player.
Rugger in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈɹʌɡə/ |
| Synonyms | rugby football, rugby and rugby footballer |
| Plural | ruggers |
Rugger Definition (Noun)
- rugby
- rugby player
Synonyms of Rugger
Rugger synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
rugger (countable and uncountable, plural ruggers)
Words That Rhyme With Rugger
Origin of Rugger
From rugby (“Rugby football”) + -er (Oxford “-er”). Compare contemporary soccer, from Association football. Both words seem to have originated at the University of Oxford during the 1880s. See Oxford -er.
Questions People Ask About Rugger
What part of speech is rugger?
Rugger is a noun.
What is another word for rugger?
Words with a similar meaning to rugger include rugby football, rugby and rugby footballer. See the full list of rugger synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of rugger?
The plural of rugger is ruggers.