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Chugged: meaning, definitions and examples

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chugged

 

[ tʃʌg ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

drinking quickly

To chug means to drink a beverage quickly and in large gulps. It often refers to consuming drinks in a rapid manner, often in social or competitive contexts.

Synonyms

drink, gulp, guzzle, swig.

Examples of usage

  • They chugged their beers at the party.
  • He chugged a bottle of water after the run.
  • We had a contest to see who could chug the soda fastest.
  • She chugged down the last of her coffee before leaving.
  • He chugged orange juice in one go.
Context #2 | Verb

mechanical sound

Chugged can also refer to the sound made by a machine, especially an engine, as it operates with frequent stops and starts or with a heavy, laborious rhythm.

Synonyms

grunt, labored, struggle.

Examples of usage

  • The old truck chugged up the hill.
  • The train chugged along the tracks.
  • The engine chugged noisily as it struggled to start.
  • He watched the steam engine chug through the valley.
  • The boat chugged along the river.

Translations

Translations of the word "chugged" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bebeu em goles grandes

🇮🇳 गटका

🇩🇪 schlürfen

🇮🇩 menyeruput

🇺🇦 пив з гуртка

🇵🇱 pić łapczywie

🇯🇵 がぶ飲みした

🇫🇷 gorgée

🇪🇸 tragué

🇹🇷 yudumladı

🇰🇷 벌컥벌컥 마셨다

🇸🇦 شرب بسرعة

🇨🇿 hltal

🇸🇰 hltať

🇨🇳 大口喝

🇸🇮 pokvaril

🇮🇸 drykkja

🇰🇿 ішіп алды

🇬🇪 დალევა

🇦🇿 çökmək

🇲🇽 tragó

Etymology

The term 'chug' originated in the late 19th century, influenced by the sound made by train engines as they emitted a rhythmic 'chugging' noise while in operation. It is thought to be imitative in nature, reflecting the sounds associated with steam locomotives. By the early 20th century, the language usage expanded to include the action of drinking rapidly, possibly in relation to the idea of consuming beverages in a similarly forceful and unrestrained manner. The verb has since evolved into colloquial vernacular, especially among younger generations, to describe both the act of drinking and the laborious sounds of machinery, reflecting the term's versatility in everyday language.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,225 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.