PLUGGERS

n. Individuals leading a very nondescript and mediocre life who nonetheless always put forth their best effort and make do with the lot life has given out [noun formed form verb plug ]. Content and source: "Pluggers prefer baseball caps over fancy toupees and hair treatments." (Comic strip "Pluggers" in Ft. Worth Star-Telegram, 10-13-96) "A plugger's barn or workshed is almost always larger than his actual home." (10-14-96)