chug
Short definition from Wiktionary
Noun
- A dull, fairly quick explosive or percussive sound, as if made by a labouring engine.
- A large gulp of drink.
- A homemade Cuban boat, built to carry emigrants to the USA, and often abandoned upon arrival.
- A person of Native American descent.
- (Especially in metal) A palm muted note on a distorted electric guitar.
- A dog that is a cross between a pug and a chihuahua.
Verb
- To make dull explosive sounds.
- To move or travel whilst making such sounds.
- 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.
- To function or perform with difficulty, typically due to inadequate resources or performance limitations.
- To solicit charitable donations on the street, particularly in a persistent manner.
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