plugging Meaning & Definition
What Does Plugging Mean?
Plugging is a verb that means present participle and gerund of plug. As a noun, it means The act of stopping with a plug.
Plugging: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈplʌɡɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | drill, pound and sleep with |
| Plural | pluggings |
Plugging Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of plug
Plugging as a Noun
- The act of stopping with a plug.
- The material of which a plug or stopper is made.
- An arrangement of plugs.
We tried a few different pluggings.
- The insertion of an object, usually a sex toy, into the anus or vagina.
Verb
- To stop with a plug; to make tight by stopping a hole.
He attempted to plug the leaks with some caulk.
- To blatantly mention a particular product or service as if advertising it.
The main guest on the show just kept plugging his latest movie: it got so tiresome.
- To persist or continue with something.
Keep plugging at the problem until you find a solution.
- To shoot a bullet into something with a gun.
- To have sex with, penetrate sexually.
I'd love to plug him.
Synonyms of Plugging
Plugging synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Plugging
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Plugging in a Sentence
We tried a few different pluggings.
He attempted to plug the leaks with some caulk.
The main guest on the show just kept plugging his latest movie: it got so tiresome.
Keep plugging at the problem until you find a solution.
I'd love to plug him.
Word Forms & Grammar
plugging
plugging (plural pluggings)
Words That Rhyme With Plugging
How to Pronounce Plugging
Plugging is pronounced //ˈplʌɡɪŋ// and has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Plugging
Is plugging a verb or a noun?
Plugging is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for plugging?
You can replace plugging with words such as drill, pound and sleep with. See the full list of plugging synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of plugging?
The plural of plugging is pluggings.