plugola

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(plu gōlə)


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

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