plug-ugly \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\noun (-es) Usage:often attributive 1.: a member of a gang of disorderly ruffians often active in political pressure and intimidation < the plug-uglies took over the polls > < plug-ugly tactics > 2.: a coarse uncouth fellow : tough, roughneck