Chug
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Chug
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.
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."
Verb
- To solicit charitable donations on the street, particularly in a persistent manner.
"I got chugged in the town centre today."