gas-hog en · NOUN
Etymology
From gas + hog.
Meanings
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(informal) A vehicle or machine that consumes a large amount of gasoline or fuel, or a person who owns or drives such a vehicle.
My tractor is a gas-hog! It consumes a disproportionately high amount of fuel for the amount of work it performs.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| gas-hogs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |