plugger

plug

P0380500 (plŭg) n. 1. An object, such as a cork or a wad of cloth, used to fill a hole tightly; a stopper. 2. A dense mass of material that obstructs a passage. 3. A usually cylindrical or conic piece cut from something larger, often as a sample. 4. Electricity a. A fitting, commonly with two metal prongs for insertion in a fixed socket, used to connect an appliance to a power supply. b. A spark plug. 5. A hydrant. 6. a. A flat cake of pressed or twisted tobacco. b. A piece of chewing tobacco. 7. Geology A mass of igneous rock filling the vent of a volcano. 8. Informal A favorable public mention of a commercial product, business, or performance, especially when broadcast. 9. Slang Something inferior, useless, or defective, especially an old, worn-out horse. 10. Slang A gunshot or bullet: a plug in the back. 11. A fishing lure having a hook or hooks. v. plugged, plug·ging, plugs v. tr. 1. To fill (a hole) tightly with or as if with a plug; stop up. 2. To insert (something) as a plug: plugged a cork in the bottle. 3. To insert in an appropriate place or position: plug a quarter into the parking meter; plugged the variables into the equation. 4. Slang a. To hit with a bullet; shoot. b. To hit with the fist; punch. 5. Informal To publicize (a product, for example) favorably, as by mentioning on a broadcast: authors who plug their latest books on TV talk shows. v. intr. 1. To become stopped up or obstructed: a gutter that plugged up with leaves. 2. Informal To move or work doggedly and persistently: "You may plug along fifty years before you get anywhere" (Saul Bellow). Phrasal Verbs: plug in 1. To connect (an appliance) to an electrical outlet. 2. To function by being connected to an electrical outlet: a power drill that plugs in. 3. Slang To cause (someone) to use a computer network, the internet, or an electronic device. 4. Slang To become informed about or involved with: was eager to plug in to the campus social scene. plug into 1. To connect or be connected in the manner of an electrical appliance: The local system is plugged into the national telephone network. This computer plugs into a data bank. 2. Slang To cause (someone) to use a computer network, the internet, or an electronic device. 3. Slang To cause to be informed about or involved with: connoisseurs who are plugged into the current art scene.

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[Dutch, from Middle Dutch plugge.]

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plug′ger n.

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plugger - someone who is an active supporter and advocatepromoter, boosteradman, advertiser, advertizer - someone whose business is advertisingbarker - someone who stands in front of a show (as at a carnival) and gives a loud colorful sales talk to potential customers