noun
Meaning 1
One who, or that which, plugs.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
plugger
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Sound
Pronunciation
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rhymes with -ʌɡə(ɹ)
noun
Meaning 2
A dental instrument used to insert fillings.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 3
A thong or flip-flop.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Australia
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noun
Meaning 4
someone who is an active supporter and advocate
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: promoter, booster
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: advertiser, advertizer, adman
Narrower terms: barker
History
Etymology
From plug + -er.