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chug

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Noun

  1. A dull, fairly quick explosive or percussive sound, as if made by a labouring engine.
  2. A large gulp of drink.
  3. A homemade Cuban boat, built to carry emigrants to the USA, and often abandoned upon arrival.
  4. A person of Native American descent.
  5. (Especially in metal) A palm muted note on a distorted electric guitar.
  6. A dog that is a cross between a pug and a chihuahua.

Verb

  1. To make dull explosive sounds.
  2. To move or travel whilst making such sounds.
  3. To move or travel at a steady, although not especially fast, pace.
  4. To drink a large amount (especially of beer) in a single action/without breathing; to chugalug. Usually chanted at the person who is drinking.
  5. To function or perform with difficulty, typically due to inadequate resources or performance limitations.
  6. To solicit charitable donations on the street, particularly in a persistent manner.

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