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plug

 

[ plสŒษก ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

electrical

A device used to connect an electrical appliance to a power supply.

Synonyms

connector, outlet, socket

Examples of usage

  • I need to buy a new plug for my laptop charger.
  • The plug for the lamp is broken.
Context #2 | Noun

slang

A person who is easily influenced or controlled by others, especially to do something illegal or unethical.

Synonyms

pawn, puppet, stooge

Examples of usage

  • He's just a plug for the real criminal mastermind.
  • She's nothing but a plug in his criminal organization.
Context #3 | Verb

informal

To promote or advertise something in a persistent manner.

Synonyms

advertise, endorse, promote

Examples of usage

  • The company hired influencers to plug their new product on social media.
  • He always tries to plug his music whenever he can.

Translations

Translations of the word "plug" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น plugue

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฒเค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stecker

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ colokan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆั‚ะตะบะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wtyczka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ—ใƒฉใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท prise

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ enchufe

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”Œ๋Ÿฌ๊ทธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุงุจุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรกstrฤka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรกstrฤka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ’ๅคด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vtiฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ innstunga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆั‚ะตะบะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒขแƒ”แƒ™แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ enchufe

Etymology

The word 'plug' originated from the Middle English word 'plugg', which meant a stopper for a hole. Over time, it evolved to refer to various types of connectors and stoppers. The slang usage of 'plug' to describe a person who is easily manipulated likely comes from the idea of a plug being inserted into a socket or outlet, implying control or influence. The verb 'to plug' in the promotional sense likely comes from the idea of forcefully inserting something into public consciousness. Overall, 'plug' has taken on multiple meanings and uses throughout its history.

See also: plugin, unplug, unpluggable, unplugged.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,544 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.