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rugger

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/ˈrʌɡər/ · rug-ger

A person who plays rugby.

Meanings

nouninformal

A person who plays rugby.

ایک شخص جو رگبی کھیلتا ہے۔

رگبی کھلاڑی

rugbi khiladi

Synonyms

rugby playerathletesportspersonرگبی کھلاڑیکھیلنے والاکھیل کے کھلاڑی

Common Collocations

  • rugger team
  • rugger match
  • play rugger

Example Sentences

He is a talented rugger known for his speed on the field.

وہ ایک باصلاحیت رگبی کھلاڑی ہے جو میدان پر اپنی رفتار کے لیے مشہور ہے۔

Woh aik baasalaahat rugbi khiladi hai jo maidan par apni raftaar ke liye mashhoor hai.

We watched the local rugger team compete in the championship.

ہم نے مقامی رگبی ٹیم کو چیمپئن شپ میں مقابلہ کرتے ہوئے دیکھا۔

Hum ne maqami rugbi team ko championship mein muqabla karte hue dekha.

Rugger is becoming increasingly popular among youth these days.

ان دنوں رگبی نوجوانوں میں بڑھتی ہوئی مقبولیت حاصل کر رہا ہے۔

In dino rugbi naujawanon mein barhti hui maqbooliyat hasil kar raha hai.

Easily Confused With

rugby:Rugby is the sport itself while rugger refers specifically to a person who plays it.

Word Family

rugby
nounرگبی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'rugger' as 'rugby player' - the first part reminds you of the sport.

Visualize a rugby match with players in action.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "rugby" — a type of team sport originating from rugby school

First known use: 19th century

The term 'rugger' is a colloquial abbreviation of 'rugby', used since the late 19th century.