as in laborer
a person who does very hard or dull work
the quiet pluggers are the ones who really keep this company going
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Recent Examples of plugger
This tablet rocks up to 13 hours of battery life which is helpful to keep your kids engaged and attentive without constantly being asked where the plugger is.
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PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2025
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Mayor Bass also secured 17 positions for supply and maintenance staffing, including heavy-duty mechanics, mechanic helpers, tire repairers, maintenance laborers, toolroom workers, truck operators and more.—
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An illiterate laborer and cook, Lee joined the Shaking Quaker sect in 1758.—
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The project will serve as a pilot for the city’s Project Labor Agreement ordinance, with most construction performed by union workers.—
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The train had been carrying mostly students and workers traveling to school and work in other districts when the incident unfolded, BBC Thai stated.—
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“Plugger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plugger. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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