Meaning

5 senses
  1. (derogatory, informal)An aggressive or invasive street fundraiser, especially a private contractor working on behalf of a charity.

  2. One who chugs a drink, especially an alcoholic drink.

  3. A type of fish lure or fly that makes a popping or chugging sound when twitched.

  4. A vehicle, train or boat with an engine that makes a chugging noise when running.

  5. (colloquial)A heavy-duty locomotive whether electric, diesel, hybrid or steam-powered

Translations

2 languages

Origin

Blend of charity + mugger.

Blend of charity + mugger.

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Forms

plural: chuggers
Singularchugger
Pluralchuggers

regular

Word family

1 related words

See also

neighbours in the dictionary
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