chug Definition
- 1to drink something, especially beer or other alcoholic drinks, quickly and in large amounts
- 2to move with a regular, dull sound, like a train
Using chug: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "chug" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He chugged down the beer and ordered another.
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The train chugged slowly up the hill.
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The boat chugged out of the harbor.
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The old car chugged along the road.
chug Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with chug
chug-a-lug
to drink a large amount of something quickly
Example
He challenged his friend to a chug-a-lug contest.
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The machine chugged away all night, producing thousands of parts.
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Despite the obstacles, the project chugged along and was completed on time.
Summary: chug in Brief
The verb 'chug' [tʃʌɡ] has two main meanings. The first is to drink something, especially alcohol, quickly and in large amounts. The second is to move with a regular, dull sound, like a train. Examples include 'He chugged down the beer and ordered another.' and 'The train chugged slowly up the hill.' Phrases include 'chug-a-lug,' meaning to drink a large amount of something quickly, and 'chug away,' meaning to continue working or operating steadily.
