Pug ugly In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "pug ugly", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jenne Phuong calendar 2021-11-03 10:11

Meaning of Pug ugly

Pug ugly British adjective informal noun slang rude

"Pug ugly" is a variant of "plug-ugly".

Extremely unappealing or very ugly, usually of people. 

He is fat and pug ugly.

I have never met such a pug ugly guy like him before.

Used to address a very ugly person.

How are you doing, pug ugly?

Hey, pug ugly. Try putting on makeup

Origin of Pug ugly

"Pug-ugly" was first used at about the same time as "plug-ugly", around 1850. The word "pug" is derived from the word "pugilist" which means a professional boxer.

The Origin Cited: Grammarist .
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Candy is Dandy but Liquor is Quicker
Candy is a good thing to offer someone to get them to do something, but liquor will work more quickly when  convincing someone to do something.
Example: .

Daughter: So I really want all my friends to have a great time. I was thinking it would be a good idea to have some candy out on the tables for people to snack on.

Mother: Well, if you want them to really enjoy themselves, candy is dandy but liquor is quicker.

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