Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

chugging

verb

/ˈtʃʌɡɪŋ/

Definition

Chugging refers to the sound made by a steam engine or the action of moving steadily while making such a sound. It can also describe the action of drinking something quickly or in large gulps.

Examples

The train was chugging along the tracks, creating a rhythmic sound.
After the soccer match, he was chugging water to hydrate quickly.

Meaning

The term often evokes images of trains moving along a track and is used to describe both the mechanical sound and the action of exerting effort to consume liquids.