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/ˈwiːk ˈhɪtər/ · weak.hit.ter
noun
  1. A baseball player who consistently fails to hit the ball effectively, resulting in a low batting average. The team's weak hitter struggled to get on base all season.
  2. A person who is ineffective or unsuccessful in a particular activity or endeavor. After a few attempts, John realized he was a weak hitter in the business world and decided to pursue a different career path.
Did you know? The term 'weak hitter' is often used in a humorous or ironic way to describe someone who is struggling in a particular area of their life, much like the baseball term is used to describe a player who is underperforming at the plate.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026