How Do You Spell PLUGGING?

Pronunciation: [plˈʌɡɪŋ] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "plugging" is straightforward once the pronunciation is understood. The IPA phonetic transcription of "plugging" is /ˈplʌɡɪŋ/. The first syllable starts with a voiceless "p" followed by a short "u" sound. The second syllable contains the voiced velar nasal "ŋ". The final syllable has a short "i" sound followed by the voiced velar nasal "ŋ" sound. Overall, "plugging" is spelled as it sounds, making it an easy word to write and pronounce correctly.

PLUGGING Meaning and Definition

1. Plugging refers to the act of promoting, advertising, or endorsing a product, service, event, or individual, often through various means of marketing and publicity. It involves actively promoting or referring to something in a positive light to generate interest, awareness, and consumer engagement. Plugging can occur through various channels, such as social media, word-of-mouth, press releases, testimonials, endorsements, or sponsored content.

   In the world of entertainment, plugging often refers to the act of promoting music, films, books, or other forms of media. This may involve arranging interviews, performances, or appearances in the media, as well as utilizing social media platforms to create buzz and generate a wider audience.

   Plugging is commonly employed as a strategy by businesses, marketers, and public relations professionals to increase visibility, attract customers, and boost sales. By actively promoting a product or service, plugging aims to create excitement and a desire among consumers to try, buy, or engage with the entity being advertised.

   However, plugging can also be seen as a form of promotional hyperbole or excessive advertising, often viewed negatively when done insincerely or solely for personal or financial gain. Ethical considerations are important to maintain a balance between providing useful information and avoiding misleading or manipulative tactics in the process of plugging.

2. The introduction of a mass of lint or other substance into the cavity of a wound to stop bleeding; the substance thus used.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for PLUGGING *

• pluging 62.7906976%
• pluggin 11.6279069%
• pludging 4.6511627%
• pugging 4.6511627%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for PLUGGING

• plogging
• plubing
• alughing
• plugginh
• pulging
• pluggins
• plaguging
• plungeing
• plauging
• playging
• plusing
• plauguing
• lughing
• pleaging
• plaging
• pluking
• plubbing
• plussing
• ploghing
• plouging
• -ploughgang
• pluggihg
• pluggng
• pluggig
• pluggingg
• plumbaggin
• Glugging
• Klugiging
• Cluggingg
• Bluggin

Etymology of PLUGGING

The word "plugging" has a few different etymological origins, depending on the context in which it is used.

1. In the context of technology or electronics: The word "plug" comes from the Middle English word "pluggen", which means to block or fill a hole. This sense of "plugging" refers to inserting or connecting a plug into an electrical outlet or socket. The term evolved from the action of plugging in a device to access a power source or establish a connection.

2. In the context of transportation or logistics: The term "plugging" can refer to filling a gap or hole, especially related to sealing or obstructing an opening to prevent leakage. It can also be used as a verb to describe the action of sealing or stopping a gap, often with a plug or similar object.

Idioms with the word PLUGGING

• plugging along The idiom "plugging along" means to continue doing something persistently or steadily, even if progress is slow or difficult. It suggests perseverance, resilience, and making gradual advancements towards a goal despite challenges.
• (I'm) (just) plugging along. The idiom "(I'm) (just) plugging along" refers to steadily continuing with a task, job, or routine, often despite difficulties or lack of excitement. It implies perseverance, pushing forward, and maintaining progress, even if it may be slow or mundane.

Similar spelling words for PLUGGING

• un-blocking,
• peiligang,
• Balachong,
• bellocking,
• blocking-out,
• polygynaiky,
• un-plugging,
• shot-blocking,
• beleaguing,
• polkaing,
• blacking,
• bed-blocking,
• Playgoing,
• blocking,
• Plucking,
• blocking-up,
• polking,
• ad-blocking,
• polygonic,
• Balkanic,
• non-blocking,
• balakong,
• BLKNG,
• blocking-in,
• balking,
• ball hawking,
• polygynic,
• plocking,
• feather-plucking,
• geo-blocking,
• beta-blocking,
• baulking,
• adrenaline-blocking,
• bollocking,
• bullocking,
• blackwing,
• blocking-back,
• Polyconic,
• Plowgang,
• bullwhacking,
• polyking,
• plocnik,
• Bulking,
• Bilking,
• Plaguing.

Plural form of PLUGGING is PLUGGINGS

Conjugate verb Plugging

CONDITIONAL

I would plugging

you would plugging

he/she/it would plugging

we would plugging

they would plugging

I would plug

we would plug

you would plug

he/she/it would plug

they would plug

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be plugging

you would be plugging

he/she/it would be plugging

we would be plugging

they would be plugging

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have plugging

you would have plugging

he/she/it would have plugging

we would have plugging

they would have plugging

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been plugging

you would have been plugging

he/she/it would have been plugging

we would have been plugging

they would have been plugging

FUTURE

I will plug

you will plug

he/she/it will plug

we will plug

they will plug

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be plugging

you will be plugging

he/she/it will be plugging

we will be plugging

they will be plugging

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have plugged

you will have plugged

he/she/it will have plugged

we will have plugged

they will have plugged

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been plugging

you will have been plugging

he/she/it will have been plugging

we will have been plugging

they will have been plugging

IMPERATIVE

you plug

we let´s plug

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to plug

PAST

I plugged

you plugged

he/she/it plugged

we plugged

they plugged

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was plugging

you were plugging

he/she/it was plugging

we were plugging

they were plugging

PAST PARTICIPLE

plugged

PAST PERFECT

I had plugged

you had plugged

he/she/it had plugged

we had plugged

they had plugged

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been plugging

you had been plugging

he/she/it had been plugging

we had been plugging

they had been plugging

PRESENT

I plug

you plug

he/she/it plugs

we plug

they plug

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am plugging

you are plugging

he/she/it is plugging

we are plugging

they are plugging

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

plugging

PRESENT PERFECT

I have plugged

you have plugged

he/she/it has plugged

we have plugged

they have plugged

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been plugging

you have been plugging

he/she/it has been plugging

we have been plugging

they have been plugging

I would have plugged

we would have plugged

you would have plugged

he/she/it would have plugged

they would have plugged