Definition of chug

chugverb

tiếng kêu

/tʃʌɡ//tʃʌɡ/

The origin of the word "chug" is believed to date back to the early 20th century in the United States. In the 1920s, "chug" referred to a type of railroad train that pulled a series of cars filled with goods, known as a "chunger". The term likely came from the sound the train made as it moved, with "chug" being a phonetic representation of the rattling and clanking noise. Over time, the term "chug" expanded to describe other types of vehicles, such as a boat motor or a motorcycle, that made similar sounds. In the 1960s, the term gained popularity in the context of drinking, particularly in college campuses, where "chug" referred to quickly and rapidly consuming a beverage, usually beer or a shot. Today, the word "chug" is widely used in informal settings to describe the act of drinking quickly and enthusiastically.

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to move making the sound of an engine running slowly

di chuyển tạo ra âm thanh của động cơ chạy chậm

Example:
  • The boat chugged down the river.

    Chiếc thuyền chạy chậm rãi trên sông.

  • The train chugged steadily along the West Highland Line.

    Đoàn tàu chạy đều đặn dọc theo tuyến đường West Highland.

to drink all of something quickly without stopping

uống hết một thứ gì đó một cách nhanh chóng mà không dừng lại

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