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plyg en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• /plɪɡ/
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Etymology

Condensed pronunciation of the first two syllables of polygamist, in reference to the Mormon practice (which has been discontinued by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) of polygamy (plural marriage).

Meanings

1. (capitalized, offensive, often, slang) A fundamentalist Mormon, especially one from a sect which practices polygamy.
   • Chastity was aware that many people on the outside thought Mormons were narrow, humorless, and authoritarian. […] the plygs had to be on their way to the rear of the dwelling. She tapped two of the guys and pointed into the empty room behind them. 2005 December 1, Rose Beecham, Grave Silence, Bold Strokes Books Inc, →ISBN:
   • The Mormons at the Magic Valley ward didn't mention [it...] […] "You're going to marry one of the plygs and have a bunch of deformed kids," she called from the other room. She came back into Grace's room with a pair of scissors. "We're going to cut that hair. You look like a wild Indian." "No!" 2017 October 25, Nikki Grace, Desert Leopards, One Point Six Technology Pvt Ltd, →ISBN:

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