CHUG

chug

Noun

  1. A dull, fairly quick explosive or percussive sound, as if made by a labouring engine.
  2. A large gulp of drink.
    He drank his beer in three chugs.
  3. A homemade Cuban boat, built to carry emigrants to the USA, and often abandoned upon arrival.

Noun (etymology 2)

  1. A dog; a cross between a pug and a chihuahua.

Noun (etymology 3)

  1. A person of Native American descent.

Verb

  1. To make dull explosive sounds.
  2. To move or travel whilst making such sounds.
    We were chugging along a back road when the engine cut out.
  3. to drink a large amount (especially of beer) in a single action; to chugalug.
    I can't believe he chugged three beers.

Verb (etymology 2)

  1. To solicit charitable donations on the street, particularly in a persistent manner.
    I got chugged in the town centre today.


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