chugged

[chuhgd]

chugged Definition

  • 1to drink something quickly and in large amounts
  • 2to move slowly and steadily, especially with a regular sound

Using chugged: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "chugged" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He chugged the beer and slammed the glass on the table.

  • Example

    The train chugged along the tracks.

  • Example

    The boat chugged through the water.

  • Example

    She chugged her coffee before heading to work.

chugged Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for chugged

Phrases with chugged

  • chug-a-lug

    to drink a large amount of an alcoholic beverage quickly

    Example

    He challenged his friend to a chug-a-lug contest.

  • to continue working or moving steadily

    Example

    The machine chugged away all night, producing hundreds of widgets.

  • to move slowly and steadily, especially with a regular sound

    Example

    The old car chugged along the bumpy road.

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Summary: chugged in Brief

'Chugged' [chuhgd] can refer to drinking something quickly and in large amounts, as in 'He chugged the beer and slammed the glass on the table,' or moving slowly and steadily, as in 'The train chugged along the tracks.' The phrase 'chug-a-lug' refers to drinking a large amount of an alcoholic beverage quickly.