plugged up

The term "plugged up" is commonly used to describe a blockage or obstruction in various contexts, from household plumbing to nasal congestion.

Definition

B2General

(informal)Blocked or obstructed, preventing the normal flow or passage.

Example

  • The kitchen sink is plugged up with food scraps.
  • The storm drain got plugged up with leaves after the rain.

B2Health

(informal)Experiencing nasal congestion, typically due to a cold or allergies.

Example

  • My nose is all plugged up because of my allergies.

C1Slang

(slang, explicit)Feeling pent-up or sexually frustrated due to lack of ejaculation.

Example

  • He's been feeling plugged up lately, and it's affecting his mood.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "plugged up":

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