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.
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The train chugged along the tracks.
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The boat chugged through the water.
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She chugged her coffee before heading to work.
chugged Synonyms and Antonyms
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.
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The machine chugged away all night, producing hundreds of widgets.
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The old car chugged along the bumpy road.
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.
