chug
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Definitions ofchug
- A dull, fairly quick explosive or percussive sound, as if made by a labouring engine.
- A large gulp of drink.
Example: "He drank his beer in three chugs."
- A homemade Cuban boat, built to carry emigrants to the USA, and often abandoned upon arrival.
- To make dull explosive sounds.
- To move or travel whilst making such sounds.
Example: "We were chugging along a back road when the engine cut out."
- 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.
Example: "Chug! Chug! Chug!"
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