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plug-ugly
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plug–ug·ly

noun \ˈpləg-ˌəg-lē\

Definition of PLUG-UGLY

: thug, tough; especially : one hired to intimidate

First Known Use of PLUG-UGLY

1856

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Synonyms
bully, gangbanger, gangsta, gangster, goon, gorilla, homeboy, homey (or homie), hood, hooligan, mobster, mug, plug-ugly, punk, roughneck, rowdy, ruffian, thug, tough, toughie (also toughy), yob [British], yobbo [British]

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