Chugging - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Definition:
Moving steadily with a rhythmic, muffled sound, like an engine or train.
Synonyms:
puffing, churning, lumbering, grinding
Part of Speech:
verb, noun
Antonyms:
gliding, coasting
Common Collocations:
chugging along, chugging beer, chugging noise
Derivatives:
chugger, chugged
Usage Tips:
Use "chugging" to describe slow, steady movement or the sound of an engine working hard.
Common Phrases:
chugging along, chug a beer, keep chugging
Etymology:
Imitative origin from the sound of an engine or train; first recorded in the early 20th century.
Examples:
- 1. The train was chugging up the steep hill.
- 2. He kept chugging his soda until the bottle was empty.
- 3. The old tractor is still chugging after all these years.
- 4. She heard the boat’s engine chugging in the distance.