Chug Word Meaning

Etymology:

mid 19th century (as a noun): imitative

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

(of a vehicle or boat) move slowly making regular muffled explosive sounds, as of an engine running slowly

Short Definition:

move slowly making regular muffled explosive sounds

Examples:

• a cabin cruiser was chugging down the river

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

a muffled explosive sound or sounds

Short Definition:

muffled explosive sound or sounds

Examples:

• the chug of a motorboat