Why are thongs called double pluggers?

Contributor’s comments: These are the style of thongs with the two plugs down either side of the thong – on hot days when your feet were slippery this type won’t fall apart: “I’ve gotta grab my double pluggers.”

What does double plugger mean?

DOUBLE PLUGGER (noun). The highest standard of thong. Two plugs through the sole on each side. If it has one plug, it is only good for showers. Two plugs and you can wear it out for dinner, to the pub, a wedding or a funeral.

What do Australians mean when they say Plugger?

a pair of thongs (footwear) with only one plug under the foot to hold the footwear together: you just blew the back out of my pluggers.

What does the nickname plugger mean?

Synonyms & Antonyms of plugger a person who does very hard or dull work.

What does kanoodle mean?

Definition of canoodle intransitive verb. informal. : to engage in amorous embracing, caressing, and kissing : pet, fondle lovers canoodling in the park …

What does plugging someone mean?

verb, informal To publicize or advertise (something) during or as a part of something, such as a broadcast or interview. verb, slang To shoot (someone or something) with a gun.

What is a stubbies and singlets party?

(A stubby is the Australian slang term for a 375ml bottle of beer; a singlet is a cut-off vest). After the party, the two men headed to a nearby “servo” (gas station) for a snack, when they saw an alleged robbery in progress at a chicken restaurant.

What are Gubbins?

Definition of gubbins 1 dialectal, British : fish parings or refuse broadly : any bits and pieces : scraps. 2 British : gadgets, gadgetry the gubbins for changing a tire all the navigational gubbins— J. L. Rhys. 3 British : a foolish or futile person : simpleton you silly gubbins.

What does going noodling mean?

catfish
noun. the act of catching fish, especially catfish, with only one’s bare hands: Some states have banned noodling, citing the dangers of the activity as well as concern over sustainability of the fish populations.

Who needs a plug?

A plug is someone who has a lot of drugs, primarily marijuana and everything you need to get a fix. Over time, “plug” has been used to refer to anyone who can get the hook up on something or someone exclusive.

Does Tucker mean food?

This week, our word is tucker. This is some great Aussie slang for food that has been in constant use since the 1850s. The original meaning is of a meal, that is, something to be tucked away (in the stomach).