lugs; lugged; lugging
: to pull or carry (something) with great effort
She had to lug her suitcases out to the car by herself.
I was lugging a heavy camera around all day.
plural lugs
1
: a part (such as a handle) that sticks out like an ear
2
US, informal + humorous
: a large and awkward or stupid man
He's just a big lug.
—often used in a way that shows affectionIt's great to see you again, you big lug.
3
US
: lug nut
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“Lug.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/lug. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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