What does plug-ugly mean?
Plug-ugly means (slang) Very ugly..
Plug-ugly
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(slang) Very ugly..
Definitions by Sense
- (slang) Very ugly.
- (slang) A violent thug; a goon.
- (slang) An ugly person.
- (US, historical) A member of an American nativist street gang that operated in the west side of Baltimore, Maryland, from 1854 to 1865.
Example Sentences
The article was a highly-coloured and exaggerated account of the adventure of Roy Perkins, 'our experienced war correspondent' and it contained such purple passages as 'this hirsute bully of Enmore Gardens,' 'a compound guarded by barbed wire, plug-uglies, and bloodhounds,' and finally, 'I was dragged from the edge of the Anglo-Australian tunnel by two ruffians[.]'
Thus passed the last of the North Wales Narrow Gauge locomotives, and one of the few American-built locomotives to survive in Great Britain; the sadly cropped though once elegant Russell, and the unembellished yet useful Yankee plug-ugly.
Synonyms for plug-ugly
Antonyms for plug-ugly
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Word Forms
- plug-uglies
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for plug-ugly?
Common synonyms include butt-ugly, bruiser, tough guy.
What is the opposite of plug-ugly?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use plug-ugly in a sentence?
The article was a highly-coloured and exaggerated account of the adventure of Roy Perkins, 'our experienced war correspondent' and it contained such purple passages as 'this hirsute bully of Enmore Gardens,' 'a compound guarded by barbed wire, plug-uglies, and bloodhounds,' and finally, 'I was dragged from the edge of the Anglo-Australian tunnel by two ruffians[.]'
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