chug

pronunciation

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  • Noun:
    the dull explosive noise made by an engine
  • Verb:
    make a dull, explosive sound

Word Origin

chug (n.)
1866, echoic of a working steam engine. As a verb, from 1884. Related: Chugged; chugging. Drinking sense attested by 1940s (chug-a-lug), probably imitative of the sound of swallowing.

Example

1. I could hear the chug of its ancient engine .
2. South africans chug down over 50 litres .
3. He can really chug his beer .
4. I believe we could chug all night .
5. So I 'll just chug it all down today .

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