plugola


plug·o·la

noun \(ˌ)plə-ˈgō-lə\

Definition of PLUGOLA

: incidental advertising on radio or television that is not purchased like regular advertising

Origin of PLUGOLA

plug + -ola (as in payola)
First Known Use: 1959

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