chug

Meanings

• Verb

  To drink (beverages) noisily and in large quantities, especially from a container with a spout.

  - "He chugs a beer during the game."
  - "The children were chugging soda at the picnic."

• Verb

  To move along slowly and noisily, especially when transporting a heavy load.

  - "The train chugged along the tracks."
  - "The truck chugged up the hill."

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Pronunciation

1. /tʃʌɡ/
   
   
   
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2. /tʃʌɡ/
   
   
   
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3. /tʃʌɡ/
   
   
   
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4. /tʃʌɡ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with chug
mug , slug , hug

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Variants

List of all variants of chug that leads to same result
chug , chugs , chugged , chugger , chuggers , chugging

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to swallow noisily'. Derived from the Old English word 'cucgan', meaning 'to swallow'.

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Trivia

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1. Chugging can lead to alcohol poisoning if done excessively.

2. The world record for chugging a gallon of milk in one minute is held by Joey Chestnut.

3. The term 'chugger' is also used to refer to a charity fundraiser who solicits donations in public places.

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Related Concepts

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1. binge drinking: A pattern of drinking alcohol to excess, usually defined as more than five drinks in a row for men or more than four drinks in a row for women.

2. alcoholism: A chronic and often relapsing disorder characterized by the consumption of alcohol at levels that interfere with normal social or occupational functions.

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Culture

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In popular culture, 'chugging' is often associated with excessive drinking and binge-drinking behavior.

How to Memorize "chug"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the sound of someone noisily drinking from a container.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'chug' with the sound of a train moving along the tracks.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the rule: 'C' is for 'Chug', and 'C' sounds like a train's 'Chug-Chug'.

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