plyg
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Meaning · English
A fundamentalist Mormon, especially one from a sect which practices polygamy.
Register: offensive, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
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.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “plyg” mean?
A fundamentalist Mormon, especially one from a sect which practices polygamy.
Is “plyg” formal or informal?
plyg is generally offensive, slang.