chug Meaning & Definition
What Does Chug Mean?
Chug is a noun that means A dull, fairly quick explosive or percussive sound, as if made by a labouring engine. It is also used to mean A large gulp of drink. As a verb, it means To make dull explosive sounds. As a verb, it means To solicit charitable donations on the street, particularly in a persistent manner.
Quick Facts About Chug
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /t͡ʃʌɡ/ |
| Plural | chugs |
| Verb forms | chugs, chugging, chugged |
Chug Definition (Noun)
- A dull, fairly quick explosive or percussive sound, as if made by a labouring engine.
- A large gulp of drink.
He drank his beer in three chugs.
- A homemade Cuban boat, built to carry emigrants to the USA, and often abandoned upon arrival.
- A person of Native American descent.
- A palm muted note on a distorted electric guitar.
Chug as a Verb
- To make dull explosive sounds.
- To move or travel whilst making such sounds.
We were chugging along a back road when the engine cut out.
- To move or travel at a steady, although not especially fast, pace.
- To drink a large amount (especially of beer) in a single action/without breathing; to chugalug. Usually chanted at the person who is drinking.
Chug! Chug! Chug!
- To function or perform with difficulty, typically due to inadequate resources or performance limitations.
My game chugs every time too many NPCs are onscreen.
Noun
- A dog that is a cross between a pug and a chihuahua.
Verb
- To solicit charitable donations on the street, particularly in a persistent manner.
I got chugged in the town centre today.
Verb
- To drink a large amount (especially of beer) in a single action/without breathing; to chugalug. People usually chant this at the person who is drinking.
Chug! Chug! Chug!
Noun
- A dog; a cross between a pug and a chihuahua.
Noun
- (racial slur) A person of Native American descent.
Synonyms of Chug
The source does not list synonyms for this entry.
Chug synonyms and antonyms →Chug in a Sentence
He drank his beer in three chugs.
We were chugging along a back road when the engine cut out.
Chug! Chug! Chug!
I can't believe he chugged three beers.
My game chugs every time too many NPCs are onscreen.
I got chugged in the town centre today.
Word Forms & Grammar
chug (plural chugs)
chug (third-person singular simple present chugs, present participle chugging, simple past and past participle chugged)
Words That Rhyme With Chug
Origin of Chug
Origin 1: Onomatopoeic, in imitation of a working steam engine. The racial slur sense derives from the stereotype of Native Americans chugging alcohol.
Origin 2: Blend of chihuahua + pug.
Origin 3: Blend of charity + mug (“to violently rob on the street”).
Common Questions About Chug
Is chug a noun or a verb?
Chug is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of chug?
The plural of chug is chugs.
What is the past tense of chug?
The past tense of chug is chugged. The present participle is chugging.