chug

\ ˈchəg

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Definition of chug

(Entry 1 of 3)

: a dull explosive sound made by or as if by a laboring engine

chug

chugged; chugging

Definition of chug (Entry 2 of 3)

intransitive verb

: to move or go with or as if with chugs a locomotive chugging along wearily chug through the routine

chug

chugged; chugging

Definition of chug (Entry 3 of 3)

transitive verb

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Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Watch puppets talk, and a train chug from Russia to France, and a cartoon mouse glide about on ice skates. — Christopher Arnott, courant.com, "Best bets for arts and entertainment in January," 12 Dec. 2019 Beer chugs and Pusha-T Everything about Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals was an event in Milwaukee on May 23, right up until the fizzling moment where the Raptors pulled away for a 105-99 win. — Jr Radcliffe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "These are the 20 Wisconsin sports moments from 2019 that we'll never forget," 26 Dec. 2019 In other words, a must-chug, rapid-fire way to wind down during the holidays. — oregonlive, "‘Scrooge in Rouge’ review: Triangle Productions dishes out Dickens classic with pure camp," 2 Dec. 2019 But complex infrastructure and collective behaviors make the whole enterprise chug along. — Christopher Schaberg, The Atlantic, "The Mobile Dead Zone on Airplanes," 1 Dec. 2019 Sonically, the track mixes Jazzmaster guitar chug, carnival keyboard melody and yearning unshaven vocals. — Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, "Alabama band lands song on Showtime TV show ‘Shameless’," 19 Nov. 2019 There’s the familiar chug of 12-bar blues; copious guitar solos; and autobiographical, direct lyrics about life, love and hardship. 7 p.m. $20. — Washington Post, "13 things to do in the D.C. area this week," 18 Nov. 2019 But the Bears quarterback posted a sub-4.4-second chug time and punctuated the moment by triumphantly launching his plastic cup over his head. — Dan Wiederer, chicagotribune.com, "Can Mitch Trubisky be the one to rewrite Bears history after 99 seasons of franchise mediocrity at quarterback?," 3 Sep. 2019 Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press No more beer chugs. — Jeff Seidel, Detroit Free Press, "How Matthew Stafford has found a new balance between personal, professional life," 25 July 2019

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“Chug.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chug. Accessed 5 Jul. 2020.

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