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chug

UK/t͡ʃʊɡ/ US/t͡ʃʌɡ/ fairly common slang uk
verb (1) noun (1)

verb

1.

make a dull, explosive sound

  • “the engine chugged down the street”

noun

1.

Origin

Onomatopoeic, in imitation of a working steam engine. The racial slur sense derives from the stereotype of Native Americans chugging alcohol.

Phrases

  • butt chug
  • chug away
  • plug and chug

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