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chug
In the context of drinking, this term is highly informal and often associated with youth culture, parties, or athletic recovery. It implies a sense of urgency or a challenge, contrasting with "sip" or "drink," and suggests a continuous flow of liquid without pausing.
When describing mechanical movement or sound, the word evokes a specific auditory image of a steam engine or a struggling motor. It conveys a sense of persistence and steady, albeit slow, progress, often implying that the machine is working hard or is outdated.
Meanings
Examples
I bet he can chug that entire bottle of water in ten seconds.
The old tractor continued to chug up the hill despite the heavy mud.
The steam locomotive chugged steadily through the mountain pass.
I can hear the old generator chugging in the basement.
The engine chugs along with a rhythmic thumping sound.
My project is finally starting to chug along after a slow start.
The small boat chugged across the lake toward the distant shore.