plug
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6.9
- noun
- /plʌg/
- Literature
- With a plug like this, that song will sell a million records.
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Watch on YouTubeIt's like, oh, the the subtle plugs are so brilliant.
- It's like, oh, the the subtle plugs are so brilliant.
- So that's my little plug for style Code live.
- And and do you have any plugs before we sign off?
- And and and this is not this is a less a plug for my show than it is.
- It's always it's you wouldn't know this always plug call to action CTA.
Examples
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Yeah, and that's about as good a plug as you're going to get for Mandy.
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That was a nice plug on the charity bit.
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We gave it a great plug, too.
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Try to work in a plug for the new salad bar.
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And so in this case, let me give a plug for the chemist.
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Well, I can't think of a better plug for your methods than that, can you?
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I gave you a rave plug on my television show today.
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Well, I guess I'll make a plug for Multania.
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I realize this is a barefaced plug for our books, but they're also pretty valuable.
Blog text (13) -
During the meeting, she mentioned a quick plug for the upcoming fundraiser.
Synonyms
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2.7
Creating and showing ads that make people buy products, use services, or support ideas
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3.2
An activity that tells people about a product to make them buy or support it
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4.3
Exaggerated, flashy advertising that makes something seem better than it is
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4.1
Short advertisement for a product or event
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7.6
Loud, exciting attention and talk around an event or product
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2.2
A short message that tells people about a product, service, or event
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9.9
Loud, showy promotion that makes something seem better than it is
Antonyms
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8.1
Talking about someone in a way that shows dislike and makes them seem unimportant
Idioms
- Informal
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8.2
To find an answer by putting numbers into an equation and doing the math
Compounds
- Specialized
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3.5
A small part in a car engine that makes a tiny electric flash to light the fuel and air
- Specialized
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4.2
Works as soon as you connect or install it without needing any setup
- Specialized
1
4.3
A small circuit board you put into a computer slot to add new ports or features
- Archaic
1
6.4
A small safety device that screws into a socket to stop too much electricity
- Specialized
1
3.9
A connector with two or three metal pins that you insert into a socket to get power
- Archaic
A small electric part that makes a spark to light the fuel in a car engine
How Promotional
Surface Forms
Etymology
A plug meaning a short promotion comes from the idea of inserting a small item into a show or talk. So a plug is a quick public mention that pushes a book, song, or product.