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chugger en · NOUN · etymology 1

Pronunciation

  • /ˈtʃʌɡə(ɹ)/ (UK)
  • (US) audio

Etymology

Blend of charity + mugger.

Meanings

  1. (derogatory, informal) An aggressive or invasive street fundraiser, especially a private contractor working on behalf of a charity.
    • Seen by many as the scourge of shoppers, chuggers can be uncompromising in their pursuit of a slice of strangers' disposable income, yet provide a rich source of funds for charities. 2003 March 9, Anushka Asthana, “Your money—or their life”, in The Observer:

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Translations (3)

pl natarczywa kwestarka (street fundraiser) · es carpetero (street fundraiser) · pl natarczywy kwestarz (street fundraiser)

chugger en · NOUN · etymology 2

Pronunciation

  • /ˈtʃʌɡə(ɹ)/ (UK)
  • (US) audio

Etymology

Etymology tree English chug Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English chugger From chug + -er.

Meanings

  1. One who chugs a drink, especially an alcoholic drink.
  2. A type of fish lure or fly that makes a popping or chugging sound when twitched.
  3. A vehicle, train or boat with an engine that makes a chugging noise when running.
  4. (colloquial) A heavy-duty locomotive whether electric, diesel, hybrid or steam-powered

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Deriveds

butt chugger