WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
plug•o•la
(plu gō′lə),USA pronunciation n. [Slang.]
- Show Businesspayment or favor given to people in media or motion pictures for favorable mention or display of a particular product or brand name.
- Show Businesspromotional mention or praise of someone or something on radio or television.
- plug + -ola 1955–60
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