An extremely ugly person
Plug-Ugly
Example Sentences
"He's absolutely plug-ugly."
"That's one plug-ugly bloke."
"She called him plug-ugly."
Etymology & History
American origin (1850s), from New York gang 'Plug Uglies'. 'Plug' may refer to plug hat or plug tobacco. Adopted into British slang.
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General British
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Mild
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Slang
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