Meaning & Definition of word "Chug"
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Chug
/tʃʌg/
noun:
- 1. The sound made by a machine, especially a steam engine, when it is operating.
- Example: We could hear the chug of the freight train from miles away.
- 2. A drink taken in a gulp.
- Example: After the race, he took a chug of his energy drink.
verb:
- 1. To make a repeated muffled explosive sound, like that of a steam engine or a similar machine.
- Example: The train began to chug down the tracks, filling the air with its rhythmic sound.
- 2. To drink a beverage quickly and continuously.
- Example: He chugged a bottle of water after the intense workout.
Etymology
Perhaps imitative of the sound of a steam engine or a similar noise.
Common Phrases and Expressions
chug along:
To proceed steadily; to move on.
chug a drink:
To drink something quickly.
Related Words
guzzle:
To drink greedily or excessively.
slurp:
To make a loud sucking noise while eating or drinking.
Slang Meanings of chug
Meaning: To drink large quantities quickly
Example Sentence: He chugged his drink before heading out to the dance floor.
Meaning: To move or operate slowly or laboriously
Example Sentence: The old truck chugged up the steep hill.