ice wagon

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Meaning · English

A very slow player.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

He can't hit a thing or he can't get it over the base, or he's an ice wagon on the bases, they say.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “ice wagon” mean?

A very slow player.

Is “ice wagon” formal or informal?

ice wagon is generally slang.