noun a person who is unattractive or unpleasant in appearance
May be used in novels or poems to describe a brutish or thuggish character.
Could be used in scripts or reviews to describe a villainous or menacing character.
Originally used in the 19th century to describe a member of a street gang in New York City.
Used to describe someone who is unattractive or unpleasant in appearance.
In literature, 'plug ugly' may be used to describe a character who is unattractive or brutish in appearance.
In psychology, 'plug ugly' may be used metaphorically to describe an unpleasant or aggressive aspect of a person's personality.
In historical contexts, 'plug ugly' may be used to describe a member of a violent street gang in the mid-19th century.
In acting, 'plug ugly' may be used to describe a character who is intentionally made to look unattractive for a role.